Exploring and Understanding our Oceans

This week, we tackled two questions relevant to ocean exploration and understanding: How did water get to Earth? and How do we build boats that float well? We explored the answer to the first question using a Ted video and discussion about the varying theories on this topic. 

Then, we transitioned to answer the second question through experimentation. The students used aluminum foil to try different boat designs. We tested the design integrity. Then, we adjusted our design and retested. We discussed buoyancy, surface tension, and dispersed vs. concentrated pressure.