THE WHY CLUB · SAMPLE ADVENTURE

The Great Boat Challenge

With a grown-up, gather modelling clay, a shallow bowl of water, a towel and a few coins. Keep coins and clay away from mouths and younger siblings.

Ask WHY

Will a ball of clay float? Make a prediction before testing it.

Experiment

Place the ball in water. Take it out and shape the same clay into a wide boat with raised edges. Try again. Add coins one at a time and count how many it holds before water enters.

Discover

What changed? A boat shape displaces more water before sinking. Can you improve your design without adding more clay?

Your explorer badge

Draw your best boat and award yourself a Brilliant Builder badge for trying different designs.