Lesson Planning

Design and build a boat, with a power source, to carry a small load.

Teaching Outcomes
To design and make a boat that will travel quickly, in a straight line and carrying a load.
To write a brief description of their boat design.

Children will:

• Design a boat with a power source that can float, move in a straight path and carry a small load.
• Make the boat they have designed using a range of materials and tools.
• Evaluate and modify their boat design when completed.
• Write a description of their boat.