Camping Science:
Build a Tent

• Depending on the age of your child(ren) this activity may be best done in a group with adults OR separate smaller groups of children.

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• First show your child(ren) an example of a tent (a real one is best) especially if they have never used one before.

  • Explain to them that the cover along with the bottom plastic on the tent prevents rain from getting in.

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• Ask them to plan how they will make their tent. (Again they might need to plan with an adult’s help but they should be the ones initiating the ideas).

 

• Then have them choose materials to try and make their own “waterproof tent.”

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• Once the tents are complete, pour a small amount of water over the top of each. Which ones remained waterproof? Which ones got wet? Why?

**Bonus: Set up a tent and go camping!