1. Welcome To Boat Float May 2010

2. Plum Lake Wichita Falls City Sports Complex 1702 Sheppard Access Rd.

3. What Is A Boat Float?

4. The Purpose

5. 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 Plum Lake. 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 Plum Lake.

6. Educational Value

7. 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

8. Eligibility Requirements

9. We look at these following criteria: We look at these following criteria: Grades – passing all classes during the current grading period Grades – passing all classes during the current grading period Discipline – referrals, d-halls, conduct, ISS/Denver/JJAEP assignments Discipline – referrals, d-halls, conduct, ISS/Denver/JJAEP assignments These criteria for eligibility are determined by your teacher and principal These criteria for eligibility are determined by your teacher and principal

10. Eligibility Requirements You must have the permission form completely filled out by You must have the permission form completely filled out by Tuesday, May 11, 2010, and turned into your science teacher. and turned into your science teacher. Field trip permission form must also be turned in if it wasn’t taken care of at the beginning of the year Field trip permission form must also be turned in if it wasn’t taken care of at the beginning of the year

11. Where is the Boat Float at?

12. Softball Complex and Plum Lake

14. Race Rules

15. Each boat must have a designated navigator. Each boat must have a designated navigator. Each group will race one-at- a-time. Each group will race one-at- a-time. 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.

16. 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.

17. Safety Rules

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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!

21. 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 WFISD guidelines. Clothing must follow WFISD guidelines.

22. How Do I Build This Boat? Construction Rules There are only 4 materials allowed to be used on your boat.

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

24. Construction Rules 2) Only masking tape may be used and used only on seams, joints, or patches. (2 inch or wider) (2 inch or wider)

25. 3) ONLY latex caulking may be used to join seams or edges of cardboard or for patching for patching holes. holes. Construction Rules

26. 4) ONLY latex paint is allowed to be used on your boat. Paint provides a temporary water barrier preventing the preventing the cardboard from cardboard from absorbing water absorbing water so quickly. so quickly.

27. Construction Rules 5) The entire boat must NOT be wrapped in tape, plastic, shrink-wrap, or anything else! 6) Styrofoam or other floatation type foam is NOT permitted as part of the construction of the boat.

28. Construction Rules 7) The boat may be no bigger than 205 cm by 85 cm. 8) Students may receive help from relatives, friends, professionals, and former boat floaters. 9) Make sure whatever you put on your boat is school appropriate.

29. 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.

30. Awards

31. Awards 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place Pontoon Award Pontoon Award I Can’t Believe It Floated Award I Can’t Believe It Floated Award Most Unusual Boat Design Award Most Unusual Boat Design Award Best Sponsor Award Best Sponsor Award School Spirit Award School Spirit Award

32. Awards Most Artistic Design Award Most Artistic Design Award Titantic Award (Most Dramatic Sinking) Titantic Award (Most Dramatic Sinking) Best Dressed Team Award Best Dressed Team Award Best Theme Award (boat decorated and team dressed according to the theme) Best Theme Award (boat decorated and team dressed according to the theme)

33. “A Float Down Memory Lane”

40. Clean Up

42. Other Important Information Keep restroom facilities at the sports complex clean and neat. Keep restroom facilities at the sports complex clean and neat. Clean up any trash or boat debris from the lake and/or sports complex. Clean up any trash or boat debris from the lake and/or sports complex.

43. 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)

44. Other Important Information No matter what the weather is, be prepared for the boat float. No matter what the weather is, be prepared for the boat float. Never say “I don’t know” when asked a question by a media person. Never say “I don’t know” when asked a question by a media person. 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.