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What was it like?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW80809645 BCX8\u0022\u003ETell everyone that today they\u2019ll be making their own canoe out of natural materials.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003ERun the activity\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003EYou could show everyone a pre-made canoe model, but emphasise that this is just one example and that their model might be very different.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003EAsk everyone to get into pairs and give out the equipment to each pair.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003ETell everyone to take the three longest, most flexible sticks. 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The pointed ends can be pushed into the thicker stick frame, which should stop it slipping while you bind it in place. This forms a rib.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003EAdd two more twig ribs widthways to the canoe, placing them widthways between the end of the canoe and the middle rib. Again, if the sticks are cut to the right length, they can be held under tension in the frame without requiring binding. However, you may want to bind them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003ENext, p\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003Elace two more sticks lengthways to help strengthen the boat. You may want to bind them to the main structure.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003EWhen you\u2019re ready, add several more flexible and bendier sticks across the canoe\u0027s width. You can weave these into place, weaving them in between the lengthways sticks, to help form a strong structure.\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003EThe shell of the canoe is made by bending and weaving leaves into the canoe. Once you\u2019ve added the leaves, you can weave in some extra twig ribs to keep the leaves in place. You want to sandwich the leaves between the two sets of twigs.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003ENow you can test your canoe. Carefully place it in water and see if it floats. If it doesn\u2019t, you may need to modify it.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003EUse the towels to dry the canoe off after it\u2019s been in the water to help keep the floor dry and safe.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW235627669 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou could make your canoe move by adding a partially inflated balloon and then releasing the air.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":78382,"nodeName":"Make a mini canoe","title":"Make a mini canoe","type":"activity","image":{"url":"/media/19839/fdl-02-01.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db165cc7fc61d0","caption":"FDL 02 01","type":"png","size":15417,"width":1902,"height":1100,"altText":""},"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Make a mini canoe","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Make a mini canoe out of twigs and leaves, and watch it float on water.","subHeader":"Make a mini canoe out of twigs and leaves, and watch it float on water.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC83ODM4MiJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-a-mini-canoe/"}