Learning to Build

Students learn how to build boats through a series of construction challenges.

Sink or Float?

Students discover

Field Experiences

Students learned first hand what is required of a seaworthy craft by getting out on the water themselves.

Boat construction

Based on the mass of their team, students calculate the minimum required volume of their boat, then start building!

Boat Test

Students, teachers, parents and community members gathered at Spanish Landing Park to watch the 4th Graders launch their boats in the San Diego Harbor.