3D Printed Boat

During this second and third grade field trip, students will be introduced to the basics of 3D printers and CAD technology.

Following the 3D printer demonstration, students will be given the challenge of constructing boats using the 3D printer pens and 3D printed boat pieces. The objective is to build a boat that can hold the most weight while still floating. Students are encouraged to think creatively, experiment with different designs, and reinforce the boat's structure using additional supports or modified shapes. At the end of the construction phase, the students gather to see which boat could hold the most weight.

Grades 2-3

Half-Day

Price

This course typically costs between $30 and $60 per student.

Location

These classes are held in Innovation Academy's state-of-the-art classroom at The Garden, or on-site at your location.

Schedule

This course runs for 4 hours. It can also be combined with other courses or activities for a full-day or multi-day event.

Audience

We can typically accommodate 10-50 students for this field trip.

  • 2.1 - The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices by:

    • A - asking questions and defining problems

      • ask questions that can be investigated

      • make predictions based on observations and prior experiences

      • identify a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new tool or improved object

    • B - planning and carrying out investigations

      • with guidance, plan and conduct simple investigations to produce data

      • use appropriate tools to measure length, weight, and temperature of common objects using U.S. Customary units

      • measure time intervals using proper tools

    • C - interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating data

      • organize and represent data in pictographs and bar graphs

      • read and interpret data represented in pictographs and bar graphs

    • D - constructing and critiquing conclusions and explanations

      • make simple conclusions based on data or observations

      • distinguish between opinion and evidence

      • recognize unusual or unexpected results

    • E - developing and using models

      • use models to demonstrate simple phenomena and natural processes

    • F - obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

      • communicate observations and data using simple graphs, drawings, numbers, speech, and/or writing

  • 2.2 - The student will investigate and understand that different types of forces may cause an object’s motion to change. Key ideas include:

    A - forces from direct contact can cause an object to move;

    B - some forces, including gravity and magnetism, can cause objects to move from a distance; and

    C - forces have applications in our lives.

  • 3.3 - The student will investigate and understand how materials interact with water. Key ideas include:

    • A - solids and liquids mix with water in different ways; and

    • B - many solids dissolve more easily in hot water than in cold water.