STEM Project - Hovercraft

Rules

  • 1 student builds 1 hovercraft.
  • You may use any material you want. 
  • We will have a 5m race between the hovercrafts, so make sure it goes in a straight line and as fast as possible.

Tips

  • Search the Internet for ideas.
  • Go for efficiency: cheap materials, lightweight materials, and useful design.
  • Test your project before we try it at school.
  • Apply the Engineering Design Process.

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Grade (max 20 marks)

  • Design and Appearance - 10 points
  • Working project - 10 points   
  • Winner - Extra Points 
    • 1st  place >>> grade 4 for the unit 
    • 2nd  place >>>grade 4 for midterm exam
    • 3rd  place >>> extra 5 points for the unit

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