Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Raft Building






Today, we designed and built rafts that need to transport a 'passenger' across the width of the pool. Using techniques and ideas from our technology learning, we got stuck into it. The rafts need to be less than 1m square and need to be powered without being pushed. Tomorrow we will have a race off with our designs.

3 comments:

robin.ellis said...

It looks like you have quite a collection of material to choose from to build your rafts, how did you determine what you would use? Did you draw a design first or are you building as you go along? I am looking forward to learning about the launches of your rafts tomorrow!

Robin L. Phares said...

Wow! This is a great project. I see you have many ideas. I really like the way you drew your designs out first. That shows you are using your brains. Keep up the good work I am looking forward to seeing more,

Mrs. Phares
Edgewood City Schools
Trenton, Ohio

Mr Wood said...

That looks like fun. Can you use any materials? What are the rules? I can't wait to see your post about the race.