Teams will design and build a barge during the competition that can hold as much cargo as possible before it sinks, with the cargo measured in grams. Students will also learn about key ideas in floating and sinking, including buoyancy, displacement, and Archimedes’ principle, to understand why some objects float while others do not.

Resources

Fun Buoyancy Examples for Kids
PBS Buoyancy videos & activities
What is the Archimedes’ Principle? – Science Questions for Kids
Mind Your Matter Ep.4 – Sink or Float (English)
How Do Ships Float on Water? 🚢 What is Archimedes’ Principle? | Buoyant Force | Dr. Binocs Show
Real science for real life: Buoyancy – Kentucky Teacher

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