Pool Noodle Engineering DIY Activity

Can your boat actually float? With just a few basic supplies like pool noodles, straws, tape, foil, and small weights, students design and test boats that float while exploring balance and buoyancy. Students learn more around the concepts of buoyancy, balance, and engineering design. Free to watch on Dr.Doc Kids.

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