Engineering Training: LEGO Boat Building for Kids

 
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Ahoy there! Master the seas to build a LEGO boat that really floats! Discover the principles of buoyancy and how giant steel ships manage to keep from sinking as you design, construct, and test a seabound ship - then take it to discover buried treasure!

 

Class Information

lego boat and haley

Learning Goals for This Class

  • Gain an intuitive understanding of buoyancy

  • Understand the design of boats and how they float

  • Discover significant boats from around the world

  • Practice creative design and problem-solving

Engineering Activities for Kids

  • Design & build a boat made of LEGOs

  • Buoyancy test: see how much weight it takes to sink your boat

  • Aluminum Foil Experiment: Will changing the shape of a piece of foil to make it float?

Class Duration:

45 minutes/class

Instructor:

Haley

For Ages:

4 -10 years old

Class Size:

1-6 learners

Class Schedule:

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Materials & Prep:

Pencil or pen

Class printout (provided by Tappity)

Price:

$29.99/class

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