To mark British Science Week, Class 13 explored the question: “How do boats float?”
The children revisited their learning about buoyancy and worked together to design and build a range of boats that could float and successfully carry their “crew”. Through their investigations, they discovered that boats float best when they have a hollow shape, like a bowl, canoe, or boat hull, with a large surface area.
This shape helps the boat displace (push away) enough water to equal its own weight, allowing it to stay afloat. It was fantastic to see the children testing their ideas and applying their scientific knowledge. Well done, Class 13!
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