About this lesson
Inspire students as they discover the colorful world of trajinera boats from Mexico while learning about the science of flotation. In this creative engineering activity, learners design and build boats that not only float but are also meant to attract imaginary customers with bright decorations. Students enjoy bringing their ideas to life and testing their unique boats on the water—combining science, creativity, and cultural exploration in a fun and memorable hands-on challenge!
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Introduce the challenge
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Design & build
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Test it
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Improve & share
