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(Full teacher resource documents are included in the PDF)
Lesson Focus
Lesson focuses on how the shape of ship's hull can impact its speed and stability potential in water. Teams of students design and test their own ship's hull on paper, and build it using foam and other everyday materials.
Lesson Synopsis
The Hull Engineering lesson explores how hull shape impacts performance and stability of ships. Student design, build, and test their own hull design, predict the performance of the various shapes developed, and present their findings to the group.
Age Levels: 11-18
Objectives
- Learn about engineering design.
- Learn about ship design and engineering.
- Learn about teamwork and working in groups.
Anticipated Learner Outcomes
As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:
- naval engineering and marine architecture
- engineering testing
- problem solving
- teamwork
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Lesson Activities
Students learn how the shape of a product, such as a boat hull can impact performance. Student teams design their own ship hull first on paper and then out of foam, predict the distance their ship and others will travel on a simple waterway, test the ships, and evaluate results. Student teams evaluate their own work and that of other students, and then present their observations to the class.
Resources/Materials
- Teacher Resource Documents (attached)
- Student Worksheets (attached)
- Student Resource Sheets (attached)
Alignment to Curriculum Frameworks
Curriculum alignment sheet is included in PDF.
Categories
Engineering Design, Motion And Forces, Properties Of Materials
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