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Pirate Ship STEM Challenge

Mission: Build a boat that can hold treasure without sinking and then turn it into a
sailboat that can sail across a small body of water!

Materials needed: Watch the video for ideas of materials to use around the
house.

1. Scissors
2. Tape
3. 10 Coins
4. Materials for the boat: waterproof items like a styrofoam cup or plate,
plastic cup or plate, or foil.
5. Materials for the mast and sail: Construction paper, straw, stick, or other
recyclable materials

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NzbxbdByrU&feature=emb_logo

Want to learn more about boats? Check out these videos and apps:
 video: Why do ships float? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvWrkxzCiaY
 video: How does a sailboat actually work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=M4CQ4T_K8Hw
 Sail For Gold Game app

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