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STEM - Engineering | Float That Duck!
2026-12-02 17:30:00 2026-12-02 18:30:00 America/New_York STEM - Engineering | Float That Duck! Make boats from various materials as you try to keep your duck afloat! Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch -

Wednesday, December 02
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Make boats from various materials as you try to keep your duck afloat!

Create a strong vessel to carry a duck safely around.  Which engineering feat will save the ducks?

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM - Engineering | Education | Early Learning |

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