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Boat Challenge

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Lesson Plan (3 Day)
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Implementation


The Boat Building Challenge can be implemented in many different ways. Variations of two methods are commonly used.


Method 1. Teacher Directed

Through deliberately planned tasks, the teacher initiates discovery.

Time Requirement: Requires 3 class periods, and some out of class student work.
Example: Refer to the detailed lesson plans to the right.


Method 2. Student Directed

Motivated by the challenge, students invent and discover solutions on their own.

Time Requirement: Requires 15 minutes to initiate the challenge, 25 minutes to test boats periodically.