Collect Data and Compare Performance of Different Boat Designs
Intended Grade Level(s):
4-6
Learning Goal(s):
Students will compare and contrast forces acting on the system by examining the results of the airboat, speedboat and surface submarine races. Students will collect quantitative and qualitative data points that denote the effectiveness of each boat design. Students will compare observations made during the race and draw conclusions from these observations.
Unit:
Lesson Number:
8
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
Other Subjects Covered:
Estimated Activity Length:
0 sec
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Description:
Students will race the solar speedboats, airboats, and surface submarines and then compare the performance results and of the various types of solar boats made by the class. Students will compare and contrast forces acting on the system by examining the results of the airboat, speedboat and surface submarine races.
Other Material(s) Used:
Solar boats from previous lessons, box and t charts, stopwatches, pool/racetrack with 4-6 inches of water (see associated diagram)
