Swimming competition for paper boats
| Time: | in any order |
| Recommended age: | from 10 |
| Size of group: | it doesn't matter |
| Time for preparation: | none |
| Material: | paper, rubbers, candles, coins, bowl, matches |
Game description
Each group/or each group member makes a paper boat. Then different tests can be performed in a tub or stream and judged.
1. How long can the boat swim?
2. How far can the boat float in the stream?
3. How many coins can be put in the boat without it sinking? (test in a tub)
4. The boats are sunk with paper clips.
Option
The boats can be made more floatable, in that they do not get wet as quickly , by using candle wax.
Judging
Different ways of scoring are possible depending on which competition should be played. It should be fund to build as many floating boats as possible.
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