Mrs. Wrase's 1st Extension-Engineering Sail Boats!

This project was so much fun!  Mrs. Wrase sent two groups of first graders to the lab.  They were given a task to design a sailboat that would float given certain criteria and constraints!  Each group was provided with the same materials (5 washers, bolts, styrofoam rectangular plate, felt, small warter cups, foil, wax paper, glue, popsicle sticks and paper plates.) After a lesson on sinking and floating, the group had to evaluate what items to use for their boats and how to place them on their boats.  Then, the real brainstorming and creativity began!!

The students had their competition to see the outcome of their planning last Friday.  Here are several pictures of the demonstration!  Columbus would be proud!  BTW, both boats floated successfully!!