Make a Toy Sailboat
Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
20-30 minutes
Key Concepts
Forces, weight, buoyancy, gravity, center of mass
IntroductionIt's time to set sail! Even if you live nowhere near a lake or ocean, you will get to do some sailing in this science activity as you build your own toy sailboat. But first, you have to make sure your boat doesn't capsize! Are you up for the challenge? CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
20-30 minutes
Key Concepts
Forces, weight, buoyancy, gravity, center of mass
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