K2L21 Boat Builders
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Grade: K2
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Predict which materials will make better boats
- Construct simple boats using different materials
- Compare the effectiveness of different boat designs
Materials Needed:
- Clear water bins (1 per group of 4 children)
- Pre-folded paper boat templates
- Aluminum foil sheets (2 per child)
- Counting bears (20 per group)
- Prediction charts with pictures
- Markers/stickers for recording
- Different materials for testing:
• Paper boats
• Foil boats
• Plastic containers
• Foam pieces
- Small weight items for testing
- Paper towels
- Waterproof aprons
Lesson Procedure
3 mins - Welcome Time
• Sing "Hello Song"
• Show different types of boats: "Look at these boats!"
• Basic water safety reminders
5 mins - Discovery Chat
• Show pictures of different boats
• Demonstrate floating/sinking with various materials
• Introduce vocabulary: float, sink, heavy, light, strong, weak
• Ask children to predict: "Which boat is strongest?"
10 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Prediction Time
• Part 1 (5 mins):
- Show different materials
- Children use stickers on prediction charts
- Practice phrases: "I think it floats!" "This will sink!"
• Part 2 (5 mins):
- Test predictions with materials
- Record results with different colored stickers
- Compare predictions with results
12 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Paper Boat Testing
• Part 1 (6 mins):
- Distribute pre-folded paper boats
- Test floating in water
- Add counting bears one by one
- Count bears until boat sinks
• Part 2 (6 mins):
- Record number of bears on chart
- Compare results with friends
- Use phrases: "My boat holds (number) bears!"
12 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: Foil Boat Challenge
• Part 1 (6 mins):
- Demonstrate simple foil boat making
- Children create their own designs
- Test floating ability
• Part 2 (6 mins):
- Load test with counting bears
- Compare with paper boat results
- Discuss which boat was stronger
3 mins - Wrap-Up
• Review boat types and results
• Share discoveries: "Foil/paper boat holds more!"
• Sing "Goodbye Song"
Reference
For better understanding of forest animal homes and to enrich your teaching preparation, please watch these reference videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMbO00zWQnM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK-iPwtW4W8
Important:
• These videos are for teacher reference only and should not be shown directly to students
• Instead, extract key concepts and adapt them to K1 level using:
- Simple vocabulary
- Clear, brief explanations
- Age-appropriate examples
• Use the provided lesson PowerPoint images to support your teaching
• Focus on interactive demonstration and hands-on activities rather than passive viewing
• Keep explanations concrete and relatable to young learners' experiences
PowerPoint Presentation
[Slide 1: Title]
Title: "Boat Builders!"
• Friendly boat character waving
• Ocean background with waves
Text: "Hello friends! Let's build boats today!"
Safety Note: "Remember water safety rules!"
[Slide 2: Meet Captain Builder]
Title: "Meet Captain Builder!"
• Cheerful captain character
• Different boat designs background
Text:
- "This is Captain Builder!"
- "He helps us make boats!"
- "Can you say 'Builder'?"
[Slide 3: Different Boats]
Title: "Many Kinds of Boats"
Content: "Boats can be made from different things!"
Visuals:
• Pictures of:
- Paper boat
- Foil boat
- Plastic boat
- Foam boat
Text:
- "Look at these boats!"
- "Which one looks strongest?"
- "Let's test them all!"
[Slide 4: Float Words]
Title: "Boat Words"
Content:
• "FLOAT! ⬆️"
• "SINK! ⬇️"
Visuals:
• Floating boat
• Sinking boat
Text:
- "Good boats float!"
- "Heavy boats sink!"
- "Let's say: float... sink!"
[Slide 5: Prediction Time]
Title: "What Will Happen?"
Visuals:
• Materials for testing
• Prediction chart example
Text:
- "Which boat will float best?"
- "Make your guess!"
- "Put your sticker here!"
Safety Note: "Keep materials on table!"
[Slide 6: Paper Boat Test]
Title: "Paper Boat Challenge"
Visuals:
• Paper boat with bears
• Testing steps
Text:
- "Add bears one by one"
- "Count carefully!"
- "How many bears float?"
Safety Note: "Gentle with the bears!"
[Slide 7: Foil Boat Time]
Title: "Foil Boat Builder"
Visuals:
• Foil boat making steps
• Completed foil boat
Text:
- "Make your foil boat!"
- "Test it in water!"
- "Count the bears!"
Safety Note: "Careful with foil edges!"
[Slide 8: Compare Results]
Title: "Which Boat Won?"
Visuals:
• Results chart
• Both boat types
Text:
- "Count your bears!"
- "Which boat held more?"
- "Share your results!"
[Slide 9: Well Done!]
Title: "Great Job, Builders!"
Visuals:
• Happy Captain Builder
• All boats floating
Text:
- "You built amazing boats!"
- "We learned about floating!"
- "Goodbye, everyone!"