WILL IT STAY TOGTHER?

LET THEM UNLEASH THEIR IMAGINATION TO CREATE THEIR DESIGN

If you want to really test your group's teamwork and planning skills then raft building should definitely be included in your activity programme.

Each group is issued with ropes, poles and barrels in order to build a floating craft which will stay afloat with every group member on board.

This activity can involve lots of wet people, some interesting designs and lots of fun!

instructor teaching knots

WHAT WILL THEY BUILD?

boy tying knots
rafts on the water
girls tying knots

HOW DOES THIS ACTIVITY LINK TO OUR CURRICULUM

During our sessions we highlight key areas of the National Curriculum. This benefits students as they can relate skills to real life.

What skills do we teach in Raft Building that link to core skills?

MATHS

  • Buoyancy- Displacement/what floats
  • Weight of equipment & people on the raft - how many people per barrel
  • Ratios of equipment

SCIENCE

  • Friction holding poles in place on the raft
  • Tension on ropes why does this help us
  • Different materials- wood, plastic
  • Buoyancy- barrels & wood float

ENGLISH AND PE

  • Understand weather including wind strength and direction
  • Look at fossils on the beach supporting history and fossilisation
  • Be able to stay safe and recover themselves/others if fallen in

HOW TO BOOK

Get in touch to find out how Grafham Water Centre can help you plan your next adventure.