Invent your own cork boats and have a race down a stream. Which boats are the most successful?
To build your floating cork boat you will need:
- Corks
- Toothpicks
- Elastic Bands
- Coloured Paper
1. Insert toothpicks into corks to hold them in place
2. You can also attach corks using elastic bands.
3. To make a sail, insert a toothpick through a triangle of coloured paper.
4. Stick the sail into the cork to finish your boat!
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