River Bend Middle School Boat Bout Emily Beveroth Deborah Daehler

What Is A Boat Float?

The Purpose

Purpose The purpose of the boat float is to challenge students to use the scientific method to solve the problem involved in building a boat made of corrugated cardboard, masking tape, and paint and be capable of transporting one to three students from point A to point B across Rock Creek Marina. The purpose of the boat float is to challenge students to use the scientific method to solve the problem involved in building a boat made of corrugated cardboard, masking tape, and paint and be capable of transporting one to three students from point A to point B across Rock Creek Marina.

Educational Value

The Scientific Method The Scientific Method Newton’s Three Laws Of Motion Newton’s Three Laws Of Motion Force, Energy, and Motion Force, Energy, and Motion Speed, Distance, and Acceleration Speed, Distance, and Acceleration Gravity Gravity Formulas and Calculations Formulas and Calculations

Eligibility Requirements

Where is the Boat Float at?

Rock Creek Marina st St. Camanche, IA (563)

Race Rules

Each boat must have a designated crew to operate in the boat. Each boat must have a designated crew to operate in the boat. Homework must be completed in order to participate Homework must be completed in order to participate To qualify as a finisher you and your boat must cross the finish line. To qualify as a finisher you and your boat must cross the finish line.

Race Rules After you have finished with your boat, you will throw it away in the dumpster or take it home After you have finished with your boat, you will throw it away in the dumpster or take it home You WILL be disqualified if any part of your boat is not properly disposed of or is not taken home immediately. You WILL be disqualified if any part of your boat is not properly disposed of or is not taken home immediately.

Safety Rules

You must wear a life jacket properly fastened while in the boat and/or water. You must wear a life jacket properly fastened while in the boat and/or water.

Safety Rules The passenger area of the boat must NOT be permanently enclosed above the shoulders. The passenger area of the boat must NOT be permanently enclosed above the shoulders. Each boat must be free of sharp edges, pointy objects, or anything else that could be danger. Each boat must be free of sharp edges, pointy objects, or anything else that could be danger.

Safety Rules Consumption of food or beverage will not be permitted during the race. A designated lunch time is provided. Consumption of food or beverage will not be permitted during the race. A designated lunch time is provided. Absolutely no cell phone or MP3 players will be allowed at Plum Lake!!!! Absolutely no cell phone or MP3 players will be allowed at Plum Lake!!!! They are a safety hazard!

Students must wear shoes with a substantial sole and a closed-toe at during the entire building process and at Boat Float. Students must wear shoes with a substantial sole and a closed-toe at during the entire building process and at Boat Float. Safety Rules Clothing must follow RBMS handbook guidelines. Clothing must follow RBMS handbook guidelines.

How Do I Build This Boat? Construction Rules There are only 3 materials allowed to be used on your boat.

Construction Rules 1) Any thickness of corrugated cardboard is permitted, but no carpet tubes.

Construction Rules 2) Only duct tape may be used and used only on seams, joints, or patches.

Construction Rules 3)ONLY latex paint is allowed to be used on your boat and it must be completely cured. Paint provides a temporary water barrier preventing the cardboard from absorbing water so quickly. Paint provides a temporary water barrier preventing the cardboard from absorbing water so quickly.

Construction Rules Only 25% of the entire boat may be covered in tape! Styrofoam or other floatation type foam is NOT permitted as part of the construction of the boat.

Construction Rules The boat may be no longer than 200 cm or wider than 80 cm. Make sure whatever you put on your boat is school appropriate.

Construction DON’TS NO: Spray paint Spray paint Styrofoam Styrofoam Material not mentioned during this PowerPoint. (if it wasn’t mentioned, assume it is not allowed.) Material not mentioned during this PowerPoint. (if it wasn’t mentioned, assume it is not allowed.)

Awards

Most Unusual Boat Design

I Can’t Believe if Floated Award

Future Engineer Award

Team Spirit

Vogue Award

Davy Jones Locker

Best Dressed Team

Titanic Award

Best Overall Theme:

“A Float Down Memory Lane”

Clean Up

Other Important Information KEEP EVERYTHING CLEAN!! KEEP EVERYTHING CLEAN!! Restroom facilities Restroom facilities Grounds Grounds Clean up any trash or boat debris from the water and surrounding areas. Clean up any trash or boat debris from the water and surrounding areas.

Boat Float Day Procedures Sun block and/or hats (optional) Sun block and/or hats (optional) Water worthy clothing and shoes – complying with school rules Water worthy clothing and shoes – complying with school rules Insect repellant (optional) Insect repellant (optional) Jacket (if needed) Jacket (if needed) Extra change of clothing Extra change of clothing

Other Important Information No matter what the weather is, be prepared for the boat bout. No matter what the weather is, be prepared for the boat bout. You need a change of clothes, underwear, shoes, & a towel if you are going in the water. You need a change of clothes, underwear, shoes, & a towel if you are going in the water.

Boat Trip into the Mississippi River

Operate in three rounds…

Start….Midway and Back Again