Canals were a great way of transporting heavy cargo including coal, pottery, grain and limestone but toll clerks needed to know how much tax to charge each boat on the water. In this activity, pupils use a gauging rod to see how Archimedes’ principle of upthrust was applied to life on the canal networks.
Using real-life examples from along our waterways and developed with support from the Rolls-Royce Graduate Scheme, our exciting activities will bring STEM to life in your classroom.
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