Action Figure Diver
Participants modify a plastic action figure to make it neutrally buoyant. They must find the right balance between positive and negative buoyancy so that their diver neither sinks nor floats.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Bioengineering & Biomedical
Topic(s):Forces
Grade:3-5, 6-8
Time:30 minutes or less
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