Build a Water Strider

Introduction

Have you ever seen a water strider (also called water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers etc.)? They are bugs that effortlessly hop around on the surface of ponds, lakes, and rivers. How do they do it without sinking? Try this project to find out!

Credits

Materials

• Thin wire. You can buy "magnet wire" or thin-gauge copper wire at a hardware store, or cut apart an old cable (like a cell phone charger).
• Scissors
• Wire strippers (only needed if you are cutting apart an old cable and need to remove insulation)
• Shallow tray or bowl
• Water
  
  

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