Learning Goals
Students will be able to define measurable criteria and constraints for a scaled Red Hook Regatta boat using buoyancy, balance, size, and remote-control requirements.
Students will be able to explain how buoyancy, center of mass, and hull shape affect boat stability and floating performance.
Students will be able to generate and sketch multiple boat design concepts in Onshape that meet the project constraints.
Students will be able to analyze prototype test data from paper, cardboard, and 3D-printed boat trials to identify which design features improve strength, stability, and speed.
Students will be able to prototype and revise a 3D-printed boat hull and related parts in Onshape based on test results and peer feedback.
Students will be able to justify design choices using test evidence, trade-offs, and limitations in an engineering notebook or presentation.
Students will be able to collaborate to build, test, and improve a competition-ready boat model through shared roles and respectful critique.
Products
Individual Engineering Design Notebook with Onshape Concepts and Decision Matrix
Each student submits original solution concepts, annotated sketches or Onshape screenshots, and a decision matrix that compares options against the project criteria. The notebook explains why the student would recommend one design using test evidence, trade-offs, and revision ideas.
3D-Printed Red Hook Regatta Boat Prototype and Evidence Display
Teams build a functional scaled boat model with revised 3D-printed parts, test it against the agreed criteria, and improve it at least once using data from trials. The final display includes the prototype, test logs, performance evidence, and a short explanation of team decisions and limitations.
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