Using Foil, Straws, and a Manila Folder to Learn about the Scientific Method

Our Grade 8 students have been learning about the scientific method and how to apply it to real life. They have been using the scientific method to design, build, and test boats made out of aluminum foil, straws, and a manila folder. The students have been testing their boats on a 6-foot racetrack and recording the times to see which designs go the fastest. They have discovered that a wide, stable base and a large, balanced sail makes the fastest boat.

Thanks to our Grade 8 students for writing this entry!