Experimenting on Boats and Graphing
In this one-session science course, we conduct a controlled experiment on boats together, then graph and analyze results.
Materials: 20cm x 20cm aluminum foil, scissors, water bowl, 50 pennies (coins), ruler, pencil, two PDF files.
Brigitte Robin, MS, MA
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Boat Science and Math: How does the height of a boat’s walls affect the number of passengers it can hold? We will learn about density and conduct a controlled experiment together using aluminum foil for boats, a bowl with water, pennies for passengers, and rulers for measuring. After writing down our results in a chart, we will graph them together on a coordinate plane. Finally, we will analyze our graphs and have a discussion. Optional extension activities include testing other variables that affect boat capacity, such as boat material, boat shape, water salinity, etc. Recommended prerequisite knowledge includes: - Basic decimals or fractions (0.5 or 1/2 for instance) -Measuring length with centimeters -Fluent writing skills -Folding aluminum and measuring with a ruler -Counting up to 50 -Concept of basic division (Density= Mass/Volume) -Basic graphing
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to:
- Conduct a controlled experiment
-Record and graph results
-Interpret results based on scientific concepts
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners that are younger than the recommended age are welcome. However, parental assistance may be needed at times depending on the child. If the child is within the recommended age range, parental assistance is probably not necessary.
Supply List
Materials: 20cm x 20cm aluminum foil, scissors, water bowl (at least 15cm wide), 50 pennies (coins), ruler, pencil, two PDF files.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Science
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from New York University
I am a New York-certified science teacher with experience teaching STEM classes in school and after-school settings.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-5 learners per class
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