“STEMBOAT” NATCHEZ ACTIVITY GOAL: Create your own paddleboat, like the Steamboat NATCHEZ, that moves when the “paddlewheel” is wound and released. MATERIALS NEEDED: Plastic Bottle (1), Popsicle Stick (1), Rubber Bands (12), Chopsticks (2), Scissors or Craft Knife (1) *Adult Supervision Required* INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Place your bottle on a flat surface and secure the two chopsticks, one on each side of the bottle, with your six rubber bands. Ensure both of the chopsticks extend past the bottom of the bottle. 2. Ask an adult to cut your popsicle stick in half with Scissors or a Craft Knife. 3. Insert two rubber bands in between the two halves of your popsicle stick. Attach the sticks to each other by wrapping a rubber band around each side.
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