10 Things To Learn About Boats

Floating Fun: 10 Things to Learn About Boats!

10 Things to Learn About Boats

1. 1. Boats float on water because of something called buoyancy.
   2. Buoyancy is an upward push from the water.
   3. If a boat pushes away enough water, it will float.
   4. Things that are less dense than water tend to float.
   5. Big boats can float even though they are heavy because they are mostly filled with air.
   6. Different kinds of boats are used for different things, like sailing, fishing, and carrying people.
   7. Sailboats use wind to move across the water.
   8. Motorboats use engines to go fast.
   9. Some boats are very small, and some are as big as buildings!.
   10. You can build your own little boat to see if it floats.

Activity: Build a Simple Boat

Use recycled materials like plastic containers, egg cartons, or pieces of wood to build a small boat. Test it out in a sink or tub to see if it floats. You can even add a small sail made of paper.