Engineering Camp in a Box: Transforming a Car into a Boat

Up your students’ knowledge and skills with Engineering Camp in a Box. Filled to the brim with fun, easy-to-use resources, this box has everything students need to engage, create, and investigate. Transforming a Car into a Boat Design Challenge Overview Students redesign the components of a toy car to create and test a boat that floats, using only the original pieces. Who It’s For: Elementary students (Kindergarten - 2nd grade) will find substantial value in this design challenge, equipped with all the necessary materials. Using the Argument-Driven Inquiry instructional model, students will explore natural hazards, cause and effect, and represent and interpret data.  More details Serves up to 24 students working in small groups. Designed for Kindergarten - 2nd grade students. Takes approximately 4 - 6 hours and can be completed over the course of two to three days, but remains flexible to your group's needs. Before starting your Engineering Camp, take the self-paced online training to learn about the ADI instructional model, the specific design challenges, and how to efficiently administer an Engineering Camp for 24 to 1000+ students.  Also Included! Picture book that helps students connect ideas and reflect on their design after they have built and tested their solution Community Building Box with supplies needed to complete five Engineering icebreakers to boost participation Group toolbox for optimal organization, which includes various engineering tools, such as scissors, hammers, pencils, markers, hobby snippers, screwdrivers, safety glasses, and more A teacher guide with lesson plans, discussion questions, and student handouts to guide students’ knowledge Online introduction video, digital downloads, and more How many boxes should I purchase? We recommend that you need two Engineering Camp boxes per 24 students for every week (5 days) of camp.