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.
Lesson Grade Level
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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