Objectives:

• Students will define the problem of the given design challenge.
• Students will develop and design a solution to the challenge through researching and sketching.
• Students will build and test their prototype.
• Students will present their final solution to the class. 
• Students will use deductive reasoning, inferencing, and problem solving skills to create a boat that can keep its passengers afloat during stormy weather.

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Activities:
In class day 1:

• Receive your Design Challenge from Miss Good
• Research Past Shipwreck Causes and Boat Designs
• Sketch and Plan your Boat Design
• Complete numbers 1-3 on the worksheet
• Online Sketchpad

​ In class day 2:

• Bring your ruler to class
• Build and Test your Boat
• Evaluate your Boat Design
• Share your Boat's Success with the Class to Determine the Design Challenge Champion!
• Complete numbers 4-6 on the Worksheet

At home day 1:

• Review your Design Challenge you will/ have completed this week
• Research and Review Buoyant Force and What has Caused Other Boats to Sink in the Past
• Read the 3 Articles Linked to the Right
• Complete the Titanic 2.0 Research Review Form When you are Finished

At home day 2:

• Marine Architects design boats and other types of vessels like submarines, oil platforms, and underwater robots. They can help design boats that can more safely transport large numbers of people.
• Read More about Marine Architects Here 
• Complete the All About Marine Architects Form When you are Finished

Due By Friday:​

• Boat Design: Titanic 2.0 Worksheet Submitted in Teams
• Titanic 2.0 Research Review Form
• All About Marine Architects Form

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Articles for Day 1 at Home:

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Article for Day 2 at Home:

Marine Architects