Building a Boat for the Gingerbread Man
by Brittany Robertson
Students will design and build a boat for the Gingerbread Man using aluminum foil, straws, and popsicle sticks. They will test and improve their designs while learning about buoyancy and basic engineering concepts.
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KindergartenLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wkMev5H7HrX4mwbvRn_hX99Z4fBIJmpB/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature)
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