Build-a-Boat / Electric Motor Boat Activity
SKU# 1822-98
Conquer the high seas — or your swimming pool — by crafting your own DIY boat! The TeacherGeek building system does what others don't, allowing kids to easily swap and manipulate parts as they try out their latest and greatest boat design. That means kids are really engineering; trying out ideas, seeing what works and what doesn't, and learning all the while!
Scroll down to "Things You'll Need" for more info.
Age Range
Customize this activity for the highlighted ages with tons of free labs and challenges!
This is an educational product and not a toy. Adult supervision is required.
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Go Guide:
Give it to your students and go! This is the essential document to get students started with their Boats.
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Go Guide: English: PDF DOCX Spanish: PDF DOCX |
Start here, build your Boat, and start the Speed Boat Challenge! |
Things You'll Need
You're going to need some stuff, but don't sweat it! You probably have it already.
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TeacherGeek Tools
REQUIRED
Screw Driver
Drive screws into holes.
optional
Slip Joint Pliers
Grab nuts, bend
wires, etc.
optional
Multi-Cutter
Cut dowels, strips,
recycling bin items, etc.
optional
Reamer
Ream splines (teeth),
from holes so
dowels spin freely.
optional
Mini Hammer
Tap dowels into
other components.
Other Supplies
- 2x AA Batteries
- Tape
- Recycling Bin Materials (for your boat's hull)
- Scissors
- Safety Goggles
Activity Pack Components
What comes with the Build-a-Boat?
The table shows what comes in each single kit. To see what comes in a 10-pack, just multiply by 10.
Science, Math & Engineering Standards
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NGSS Standards Spreadsheet: PDF DOCX |
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ITEEA Standards Spreadsheet: PDF DOCX |
ITEEA standards matrix for all TeacherGeek activities. |
