What makes things sink and float? How are submarines built? Have the students discover the answers to these questions and more as they engage and participate in this submarine-designing activity.

Category: STEAM

Grade Level: 4th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 6

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Description

Students will carefully design and create a submarine using the materials given. Students should make sure that the submarine can sink while remaining completely intact. During this process, students will utilize the engineering design process to form their designs.

Objectives
Students will understand why certain materials may submerge. They will also predict whose submarine will sink using scientific reasoning.
Materials & Supplies
16 oz Plastic Bottles, Pennies, Marbles, Straws, Marker, Scissors, Cutter, Tub/Container for Water, Waterproof Tape, The Magic School Bus Ups and Downs by Joanna Cole Book, Tap Water, Paper, Pen