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Foil Boat Coin Challenge

Build it⏱ 5 minutesAges 5-10

Wide, flat boats spread the weight out and float longer.

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Grab this

  • A square of foil
  • A bowl or sink of water
  • Coins
Supplies for Foil Boat Coin Challenge

Do it in 3 steps

Foil Boat Coin Challenge step 1
1

Shape the foil into a boat.

Foil Boat Coin Challenge step 2
2

Float it on the water.

3

Add coins one at a time. How many before it sinks?

Tinker Ted with a stopwatchDO IT WITH ME

Your turn! Beat the clock.

Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.

5:00

⭐ Bonus round

Make a second boat that beats your first.

🧠 Why it works

Wide, flat boats spread the weight out and float longer.

A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.

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