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» - » You must have a project design form signed by your science teacher before you begin your project. The project design form and this form must be returned with your project. Failure to return both forms will result in a penalty of 5%. If you begin your project before obtaining your science teacher's signature on the project design form, your project may be disqualified. » - » Check the TARGET GRADE (most likely your maximum grade) at the top of the page. » - » You may not use AC electricity to power your project. Only DC electricity of less than 5 amperes & 15 volts is permitted. » - » You may not copy another student's design for your project (except for bridges & towers). Yours must be significantly different. » - » You may not do the same project twice without permission from your science teacher. » - » In order to earn “bonus points” and extra credit, your project must be handed in by the due date, and must earn at least 96 %. » - » Projects handed in more than 4 days late will not be presented or tested in class. » - » You must complete a project design form and get it signed by your teacher before you begin your project. |
| OBJECTIVE -The objective of this project is to design and manufacture a boat made primarily of concrete that will float for a period of three minutes. |
| GUIDELINES
1. Read the INDEPENDENT PROJECT GENERAL GUIDELINES first. 2. Complete a project design form and get it signed by your science teacher. 3. Boats must be made entirely from concrete and other materials more dense than water; Note 1: You may use alumium screen, hardware cloth, chicken wire or other metallic material for a frame. Note 2: You may not use Styrofoam®, wood or any other material that is less dense than water for any part of the boat.. 4. The boat must float for at least three minutes without any human intervention; 5. The boat may be no larger than 50 cm in any dimension. 6. You must successfully demonstrate the boat to your class to receive full credit. 7. See the Grading Criteria for how you can earn an A+.* |