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Challenge 009 · Ages 6–11
Foil Boat Challenge
Create a foil boat that can hold the greatest number of coins.
Primary STEAM area
Engineering
The Challenge
What will your learner investigate?
Can you design a foil boat that carries the greatest load without sinking?
Learning outcomes
- Explore buoyancy, displacement and stability.
- Use shape and surface area to improve capacity.
- Collect load data and refine the hull design.
Connected learning
Science: floating and displacement; Mathematics: counting, mass and comparison; Design & Technology: prototyping; English: predictions.
Dream Areas
Naval architecturemarine engineeringphysicsproduct designmaritime technology