In this design challenge, students design and build their own elastic/rubber band-powered boat to carry a load of cargo a specific distance. This challenge provides an opportunity for students to explore the concepts of buoyancy, stability, energy conversion, and motion and forces.

Activity Length
Half day
Resource Type
Student Activity
Program Component
Camp
Activity Type
Engineering Design Challenge
Engineering Type
Mechanical
Difficulty Level:
2
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