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OBJECTIVES
- Design and construct a boat with only the supplied materials in 2 1/2hours
- The boat should float
- Carry lots of weight and go fast
TOOLS AND MATERIALS PROVIDED:
- two 4 x 8 feet sheets of 1/8 inch cardboard
- 25 feet of string (8 meters)
- one roll of duct tape
- one roll of packing tape
- one retractable utility knife
- one laminated sheet with specified team number (we were Team 3)
- two pencils
- one pairs of gloves
- one pair of safety glasses
- 2 meter sticks
- a tape measure
RACE TIME
2 MINUTE WEIGHT CHALLENGE
HOW THEY DID
During the construction phase of this challenge the students worked cooperatively and used their creative and critical thinking skills to design and construct a well built boat. Together they successfully completed the 25 meter race across Kensington Pool and their boat stayed afloat for the 2 minute weight challenge at the end of the race. Even though they were the youngest in the competition and the first to compete, they finished in 67 seconds posting the second best time in the first round of races. These students did an excellent job representing Twelfth Avenue Elementary and demonstrated that with planning, focus, and teamwork you can achieve your goals. Way to go team! You were amazing and should be very proud of your performance!
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