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Popsicle Paddle Boat

Dive into the world of 3-D printing with this activity from 4-H’s 2020 STEM Youth in Action winner.
This fun STEM activity comes from Joseph Huff, the 2020 STEM Youth in Action winner. You will build a self-propelling boat while learning the basic skills needed for 3-D modeling and printing – and you’ll also learn about water resistance, thrust, and the transfer of energy.
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Grades 1-8
90 min
Topics
EngineeringPhysicsSTEM

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