{"id":1122,"date":"2026-09-28T07:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T06:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/primary2425\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2026-09-29T07:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T06:02:55","slug":"rnli-topic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/primary2425\/2026\/09\/28\/rnli-topic\/","title":{"rendered":"RNLI Topic"},"content":{"rendered":"

P3\/4 have been busy exploring our RNLI topic and recently put their problem-solving skills to the test with a very exciting boat-building challenge!<\/p>\n

We began by investigating floating and sinking<\/strong> and learning about a special force called upthrust. We discovered that the shape and design of a boat can make a big difference to how well it floats.<\/p>\n

Then came the challenge! Each pair was given just one 30cm square of tinfoil and had to turn it into a boat. There was plenty of thinking, planning and testing involved. Would a deep boat work best? Should the sides be tall? How wide should the bottom be?<\/p>\n

Once the boats were ready, it was time for the ultimate test \u2013 how much cargo could each boat hold before it sank?<\/p>\n

\u00a0They were encouraged to test ideas, solve problems and make a plan before building their boats.<\/p>\n

There was lots of excitement as cargo was added one piece at a time, with everyone hoping their boat would stay afloat! The boats that carried the most cargo without sinking were our winners. \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n

This STEM challenge was an\u00a0 opportunity for P3\/4 to develop their problem-solving, teamwork, creativity and perseverance skills \u2013 all while learning more about how boats work and the important work of the RNLI.<\/p>\n