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Howtomakeapaperboatthatfloats.pptxHow to make a paper boat that floats
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Introduction
To make a boat from paper utilizes minimal and available materials.
Only a piece of printer paper is required in this practical.
It takes only a few minutes to shape the paper into a boat that can float in water.
Step 1
Find a piece of paper
Place it in front of you on a bench. Ensure the side that is shorter is at the top.
From the top to the bottom, fold the paper like a hamburger; ensure you have folded the paper into a half.
Step 2
Bend the paper from left to right
Find the center of the paper and reopen
Ensure the two corners are brought to the middle of the paper and a point and a pleat is formed.
Step 3
Fold the flap at the bottom up and then turn the other side and fold the flap upwards.
The flaps will have small triangle tabs out. Fold them to make a big triangle of the overall paper.
Adapted from https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/article/make-a-paper-boat
Step 4
The opening at the center pop it to make a hat.
Push the two sides that are pointed to meet one another.
Crease down to make a square.
Step 5
Still the opening should be facing you, fold the layer on top to meet the point at the top.
Turn the paper to the other side and do the same.
Step 6
Pop open the center like a hat and make the outer sides meet one another.
You will have a small square.
Step 7
Take the top middle points and pull apart gently.
Hold the boat against the floor for a few second to reinforce the corners.
Release it and it is ready to float on water.
Conclusion
The process of making a paper boat is easy and achievable by any person.
It allows one to be fully engaged in small details that are crucial for the perfect end result.
It takes only two minutes or less to come up with a perfect floating paper boat.
questions
How effective is the outlined guidelines?
Were you able to follow through the steps to come up with a paper boat?
Did the transition from one step to the other help you understand how to go about the process?
Which instructions, if any, were confusing to you?
Would you say these instructions are clear and simple?
