Name: ________________________________ Date: ___________

THINK FIRST!

Hydrodynamics is the science of how things move in water. How do you think the shape of a ship designed to carry cargo will differ from a ship designed to go fast?

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MATERIALS

• 4 3"x3" pieces of foil
• 1 pan
• 10 tiles
• water

PROCEDURE

1. Fill the pan 1/2 way with water.

2. Each partner designs, builds and tests 2 ships that meet these requirements:

• One ship must be able to carry more than 5 tiles.

• The other ship must be able to travel the length of the pan with a single push.

• Each ship must be made from a single piece of foil.

CONCLUSION

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