ZUNDY
BOAT FLOAT
2010
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Notes
FINAL TIME: _____________________
Boat Float Grade
Category
Points Possible
Creativity
Drawing/Model
10
20
20
30
20
TOTAL
100
Workmanship
Completion of Task
Participation
222
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Points Earned
Participation Grade
For Boat Float
Group Members:
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Please answer the following questions as honestly as
possible.
1. What did you learn from this project?
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2. What was the best part of the Boat Float
project?
STUDENT/TEACHER CONTRACT
BOAT FLOAT 2010 - ZUNDY JUNIOR HIGH
3. What was the most difficult part of the
project?
4. What did you contribute to the group to
accomplish the goal of the assignment?
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I, __________________________________________, have chosen my own group
members to work with during the Boat Float project. I understand that by choosing my
own group members, I take full responsibility for the completion of this project. I agree
to perform the following tasks to the best of my ability:
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Cooperate with my group members by always offering assistance and positive
ideas
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Contribute to the goal of the project, which is to build a boat out of cardboard
that will float in water.
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Be respectful to all classmates, teachers, and parents.
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Attend class and be on time so that I can help my group reach our goal.
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Follow all lab safety rules and teacher’s directions.
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Come prepared to class.
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Maintain a passing average in ALL my classes.
_________________________________ guarantees that I will receive the following
privileges/rewards if I accomplish the above task:
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2. Attend the Boat Float with the rest of the 8 grade class at Plum Lake on
May 21, 2010.
3. Earn a passing grade for this project.
4. The self-satisfaction that I completed a project successfully.
This contract is binding to both parties from this date to May 21, 2010.
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Student signature: _____________________Teacher signature: ____________________
Boat Float Rubric
Preparation
Design: 30 pts
The design of each boat is judged on creativity and
workmanship. In each of the sections the designs are
categorized as follows:
• Creativity: 10 pts
While creativity will be rewarded, it is important to
note that the most complicated designs are not
always the most creative. The teacher has sole
discretion as to how points are awarded in this
category.
Answer the following questions:
1. What is your group’s theme?
2. What is your group’s plan of action?
• Workmanship: 20 pts
The boat must be constructed only from allowed
materials. Some projects may be held together with
sticks and glue while other may look like expert
craftsmen put them together. The teacher has sole
discretion as to how points are awarded in this
category.
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Who is going to navigate the boat?
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Who will be responsible for what?
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What materials will you need to build the boat
and whose going to bring them?
3. Using the paper provided by your teacher, build a model
of your boat. Remember that the real boat will be made
out of cardboard and is less flexible than the paper
used for the model.
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Boat Float Planning
Group name: __________________________________
Theme: _____________________________________
(Create a team name that is a reflection of your theme)
In each square, draw the view of your boat. You must color your
boat. You may choose no more than three colors for your boat design.
This drawing will be a model of what your boat will look like when you
are completely finished. Remember: the teacher has final say on
boat design.
Side View
Side View
Top View
Back View
Completion of Task: 20 pts
Did your boat sink or did it make it across the lake?
The task is to build a boat that will float across the
lake. It is important to spend quality time planning and
building the boat so that the task of this assignment is
completed.
Participation: 30 pts
Did you adequately help your group build the boat? This
score will be obtained by each member of the group
completing a survey indicating the amount of
participation each member demonstrated. The
participation grade will be based on each group
member’s response to your involvement and contribution
to the group’s goal for the project and on the teacher’s
observations during class time.
Drawing: 20 pts
• You must have a scientific drawing of your boat.
• The drawing will include the dimensions of your
boat indicating the width, length, and height.
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2. The men building this boat plan and measured often. Why is this important
to the construction of the boat?
Boat Float Research
Directions: Double-click “My Computer” on the desktop. Select the “Zundy I-drive”.
Open the folder that says “Student”, “Science”, and “Boat Float”. Double-click to open the
document that is titled Boat Float Research Questions.
Each underlined title on the document is a link to a website. Hold down the control key and
click with your mouse on the link to open a webpage. Answer the questions under the link
on your sheet of paper.
How to build and race a cardboard boat
http://www.rotaryriverrally.com/documents/buildAboat.pdf
1. Does it matter if your group plans to kneel, sit, or stand in the boat?
Why?
2. How many layers of cardboard are recommended to use on the bottom of
your boat?
Tips on Boat Building
http://gcbr.com/tips.html
1. Based on this website, what should be the first thing you do when planning
your cardboard boat?
How does a heavy boat float?
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/021598kidsques.htm
1. What is the key to floating?
2. Why is it important to build a model before you begin building your boat?
3. What does “stability” mean?
3. Laminating the cardboard helps provide strength and support for you
boat. Look under the section called “Handling cardboard.” What does it
mean to laminate your cardboard?
4. Why do you want to be careful not to step on your cardboard during the
building process?
4. Where should the center of gravity always be in a boat so that it does not
tip over?
Types of boat hulls
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/022298hulls.htm
5. Why is 18 inches a good height for your boat?
1. Look at the four different types of boat hulls. Which type to you think
would be best for our Boat Float project? Why?
6. Why is duct tape, clear tape, and glue guns not recommended to use on
your boat?
How many people can fit in a boat?
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/599kidsques.htm
How to build a simple cardboard boat
1. Your finished boat can be no longer than 205 cm in length and 85 cm in
width. Use the formula to calculate the maximum number of group members
that can row in your boat.
http://www.ahome4u.net/cardboard/construction/index.htm
1. In pictures 9 and 10, the men are adding braces inside the boat. Why is it
important to have braces in the boat?
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(NOTE:
7 2.54 cm = 1 inch)