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KS2 Exploring Boats

KS2 Exploring Boats

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Set sail on an exciting STEM adventure with this hands-on KS2 boat-building activity pack!

Perfect for Key Stage 2 learners, this engaging Design and Technology resource combines science, history, and engineering as children explore buoyancy, materials, and boat design through practical investigations and creative challenges. Ideal for cross-curricular topic work that brings learning to life.

What's Included:

  • Boat Materials Investigation - Explore which materials float and sink, and why
  • The Sinking of the Mary Rose - Historical context linking science to real-world events
  • Investigating Boat Shapes - Test different hull designs to discover what makes boats stable
  • Balloon Powered Boat - Build a boat powered by air pressure and explore forces
  • Design and Build a Boat - Apply learning to create and test an original boat design

Learning Benefits:

  • Supports KS2 Design and Technology curriculum objectives
  • Develops scientific understanding of buoyancy, materials, and forces
  • Encourages design thinking, problem-solving, and iterative testing
  • Integrates history (Mary Rose), science (materials and forces), and DT
  • Builds practical skills through hands-on making and testing
  • Perfect for STEM challenges and cross-curricular projects
  • Inspires creativity while teaching scientific principles

Ideal for: Teachers, home educators, and parents teaching KS2 Design and Technology, science, and STEM topics to Year 3 and Year 4 children.

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The "Exploring Boats" Key Stage Two (KS2) topic page from Hands-On Education offers a vibrant blend of hands-on science and STEM activities designed for students aged 7–11. By guiding children through experiments that investigate the properties of various materials, the impact of boat shapes, and the science of buoyancy and propulsion, this resource sparks curiosity and builds scientific thinking. Activities such as building boats, testing weight capacity, and exploring historic shipwrecks connect classroom learning to real-world engineering and problem-solving, making science engaging and memorable for both home and classroom environments. With downloadable resources and clear curriculum links, the page empowers educators and parents to deliver practical, inquiry-based lessons that instill creativity, observation, and critical thinking skills in young learners.

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