Structures: Boats
In this unit, children explore what is meant by ‘waterproof,’ ‘floating,’ and ‘sinking,’ then experiment and make predictions with various materials to carry out a series of tests. They learn about the different features of EYFS boats and ships before investigating their shape and structures to build their own.
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Structures: Boats
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Lesson 1: Waterproof materials
To understand what waterproof means and to test whether materials are waterproof.
Lesson 2: Floating and sinking
To test and make predictions for which materials float or sink.
Lesson 3: Boats
To compare the uses of boats.
Lesson 4: Investigating boats
To investigate how the shape and structure of boats affects the way they move.
Lesson 5: Designing boats
To design a boat.
Lesson 6: Creating and testing boats
To create a boat based upon their own design.