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Boats Afloat

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Explore buoyancy and gravity by designing a boat using the engineering processes of design, test, and redesign.

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Disclaimer: These resources are for educational and informational purposes only. Always do activities in the appropriate environment, with adult supervision, and following the necessary safety guidelines for the materials involved. Pacific Science Center is not liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the information provided on our website.

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