What does displacement have to do with ships?
How do steam boilers work?
What is needed for clean combustion?
What makes a fuel efficient?
Why do ships sink?
The Science of Steamboats Classroom
Kit includes six simple and fun experiments that
answers these questions and more! Students literally get their hands wet. The
students use control variables to demonstrate a variety of physics properties
such as energy conversion, fuel efficiencies, and vessel hull displacement.
Students are challenged with developing conclusions and applying the theories
to real world solutions. Each experiment details setup, measuring, procedures,
and facts about the demonstrated physics.
In accordance with the National Science Education Standards, the lessons
place the students experience at the center of the learning structure. Since
students learn and retain more when there is a hands on learning environment,
this instructional kit places the student's hands on the lesson. The
conclusions the students arrive at will form a solid foundation in real
world applications.
Kit Contents:
Instruction Guide
7 PuttPutt Original Steamboats
7 Fuel Trays with Wick Clips
Wicking Material
30 PuttPutt Fuel Cells
42 Large 7.7 gram Weights
35 Medium 4.5 gram Weights
42 Small 2.0 gram Weights
Ages 10 to Adult
