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This Using the Properties of Materials to Improve a Model Boat lesson plan also includes:
Work together to stay afloat. Using a paper boat, pupils connect properties of materials to their usefulness. They test different paper to determine how many pennies each boat will hold and learn that combining materials with different properties serves different purposes.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils create their own boat designs to test and compare strategies
Classroom Considerations
- Third lesson in a larger Inquiry to Action series
- Allow time to collect and prepare necessary materials
Pros
- Emphasizes scientific concepts throughout
- Connects science and engineering principles
Cons
- None