Students develop science, language arts, research, communication and technology skills as they investigate boats and buoyancy. They build boats out of plasticine, test each boat's hauling capacity and then modify the boat's design for speed. The class holds a race to determine which boat design is the fastest. They then analyze their findings and present the information to classmates and parents. Prepare to get wet!
"The technology integration allowed me as a teacher to aid weaker students while the stronger ones moved ahead on their own."
Aaron Ball, Concordia University College
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