I used this as a class activity for end-of-year days just after a unit on the age of exploration. I gave an introduction on Masts of explorers ships, played a video, and explained how the masts of the 16th century were limited by one tree trunk. Later engineers had to figure out how to combine tree trunks together to make stronger masts. Then segway into this activity. Activity 2 could also be used for extending the bow of the ship. but we never got there in the 45 minute period.
Fabulous idea!! I have a "Aerospace Engineering" class to do tonight for a group of Civil Air Patrol Cadets and you solved my dilemma of what to do with them and get them some hands on time. Thanks so much and I can't wait to try it... I have a real good group of kids and I know they will get into this. Thanks so much!
I'm glad you include footage of the students actually doing the assignment as I feel that's what missing from a lot of teacher UA-cam videos (granted I know a lot of schools have strict regulations on if you can include footage of students on a personal social media account). Did you have a student film while you were measuring?
Here's a challenge for you; go back in time and help Ford make the best possible car with the materials and technology of his time but the knowledge of ours. Will color-shifting paint make the cut?
I used this as a class activity for end-of-year days just after a unit on the age of exploration. I gave an introduction on Masts of explorers ships, played a video, and explained how the masts of the 16th century were limited by one tree trunk. Later engineers had to figure out how to combine tree trunks together to make stronger masts. Then segway into this activity. Activity 2 could also be used for extending the bow of the ship. but we never got there in the 45 minute period.
Fabulous idea!! I have a "Aerospace Engineering" class to do tonight for a group of Civil Air Patrol Cadets and you solved my dilemma of what to do with them and get them some hands on time. Thanks so much and I can't wait to try it... I have a real good group of kids and I know they will get into this. Thanks so much!
This was very helpful! Thanks so much! Doing it today with my 6th graders.
Thank you! Lots of good ideas for me to use with my high school engineering students.
Super awesome❤
Dude... we need to meet. Your lab is so cool and sounds like we do a lot of the same type activities.
I'm glad you include footage of the students actually doing the assignment as I feel that's what missing from a lot of teacher UA-cam videos (granted I know a lot of schools have strict regulations on if you can include footage of students on a personal social media account). Did you have a student film while you were measuring?
+Thom Gibson thanks. I thought that it really made it more real. While measuring I just handed off the camera to one student as needed.
Great, it's a wonderful video. I Will try it in my class.
This was awesome!
How many papers were used and how much tape was used for Challenge number 2 pls? - the horizontal one
Did you build your own tables??
good job!!!!
Here's a challenge for you; go back in time and help Ford make the best possible car with the materials and technology of his time but the knowledge of ours. Will color-shifting paint make the cut?
I can't read inches.
Were the students allowed to tear the sheets or only fold them?
They could tear them but I did not allow them to use scissors.
Thank you very much for sharing this!
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