Pirate Ship: STEM At Home Activity
Originally Posted: April 22, 2020
Updated: April 2024
Type: STEM Activity
Grade Level: 2 - 8
Mission: Build a boat that can hold treasure without sinking and then turn it into a sailboat that can sail across a small body of water!
Materials needed: Watch the video for ideas of materials to use around the house.
Scissors
Tape
10 Coins
Materials for the boat: waterproof items like a styrofoam cup or plate, plastic cup or plate, or foil.
Materials for the mast and sail: Construction paper, straw, stick, or other recyclable materials
Watch Instructional Video: STEM Space At Home is a video series led by an engineer using materials you can find at home. The videos are intended to support elementary and middle school students through fun engineering design challenges with a real-world connection. Find all episodes here.
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