Objective: Given the stated materials, build a vessel that will hold the most pennies and still float
Rules: Using the aluminum foil and tape,construct a vessel
that will float on water and hold a load of pennies. You do not have to use
all the materials, but you may not use any more than listed . The boat
that holds the most pennies wins, and the penny that causes boat to sink, does
not count.
Materials Needed:
- aluminum foil (10 x 10 cm)
- Scotch tape (30 x 1.9 cm)
- water container
- pennies (50)
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Steps for Building a Boat
- Cut foil 10mm x 10mm. The best way to cut the foil is to lay a ruler, with a sharp edge, over the foil at the
position you want to make the cut. Then pull the edge of the foil up so that the foil cuts from on end to the other.
- Cut tape 30mm long. The simplest way to measure the tape is to pull it out of the dispenser along the ruler as shown in the accompanying image.
- Shape foil in any shape that you feel will hold the most pennies. You can use any object as a template or mold.
- Use the tape to hold the boat together. You can also use the tape to increase the height of the sides of the boat.
- Your boat is ready to float and take on pennies.
- Now the contest begins. The boat that holds the most pennies wins. Make sure you load the pennies evenly.
