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Boat Planning: High Supply & Logistics Score

Engineers draw plans to help them think. The Search & Logistics mission is big! (If you still need to download FLEET, you can email fleet@navalengineers.org or simply download it at www.fleetengineering.org.

Challenge #8

Build a boat that performs well in the Search & Logistics mission.

This ship will be larger and cover thousands more miles than anything you built before! What parts of your design can you change to make this huge ship go fast? Maneuver well? What tests can you do to master this mission with your new ship? What are your goal for those tests? Are you using the money wisely? You have to pay for a lot of cargo, but still need to maximize your budget.

Upload your first Search & Logistics design here. (You can take a screenshot by hitting “Printscreen” on Windows and Command + 3 on Macs.)

Upload your picture here.

(You can receive up to three 15-point badges for your Search & Logistics Mission plans. You must go through the process 3 times to receive all 3 badges.)

After you complete this step, move on to Testing Your Ship!

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Boat Planning: High Search & Rescue Score

Engineers draw plans to help them think. You are going to have to think hard to find ways to build a FLEET ship that will be great at the Search & Rescue mission. (If you still need to download FLEET, you can email fleet@navalengineers.org or simply download it at www.fleetengineering.org.

Challenge #7

Build a boat that performs well in the Search & Rescue mission.

The new objectives and the budget make this mission tough! What parts of your design can you change to make your ship go fast? What parts of your ship will not affect the speed of the ship? Do you a heavier ship will go faster or slower? How can you find out?

Are you using the money wisely to balance getting to the shipwreck and saving people at the shipwreck?

Upload your first Search & Rescue design here. (You can take a screenshot by hitting “Printscreen” on Windows and Command + 3 on Macs.)

Upload your picture here.

(You can receive up to three 15-point badges for your Search & Rescue Mission plans. You must go through the process 3 times to receive all 3 badges.)

After you complete this step move on to Testing Your Ship!

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Boat Planning: Quick Rescue

Final test! Keep creating plans to design your ships. You are going to have to think hard to find ways to build a FLEET ship that is quick at rescuing 2 people. (If you are having problems downloading FLEET, please let them know by emailing fleet@navalengineers.org.

Challenge #5

Build a boat that quickly rescues the 2 people in the Rescue Practice.

There are many options for rescuing people. You can use a boat or two! There are helicopters, and you can even rescue them using your big ship. What additions will help you be successful? How does your ship’s weight affect your final times?

Upload your first Rescue Practice design here. (You can take a screenshot by hitting “Printscreen” on Windows and Command + 3 on Macs.)

Upload your picture here.

(You can receive up to three 15-point badges for your Speed Test plans. You must go through the process 3 times to receive all 3 badges.)

After you complete this step move on to Testing Your Ship!

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Boat Planning: Quick to Maneuver

A new idea to master! Maneuvering means how your ship turns and stops. You will want a ship that you can control well for all the missions. (If you are having problems downloading FLEET, please let them know by emailing fleet@navalengineers.org today. They love to help!

Challenge #4

Build a boat that quickly maneuvers through the Maneuverability Test course.

Not only does your ship have to be fast, you have to be able to control it easily. What ship parts will help you be successful? How does your ship’s weight affect your final times?

Upload your first Maneuverability Test design here. (You can take a screenshot by hitting “Printscreen” on Windows and Command + 3 on Macs.)

Upload your picture here.

(You can receive up to three 15-point badges for your Speed Test plans. You must go through the process 3 times to receive all 3 badges.)

After you complete this step move on to Testing Your Ship!

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2a. Boat Planning: Speed

Engineers draw plans to help them think. You are going to have to think hard to find ways to build a FLEET ship that is fast. (If you still need to download FLEET, you can email fleet@navalengineers.org or simply download it at www.fleetengineering.org.

Challenge #2

Build a boat that performs well in the Speed Test.

The engines are pushing you forward, but the water is slowing your ship down. What parts of your design can you change to make it go fast? What parts of your ship will not affect the speed of the ship? Do you think a heavier ship will go faster or slower? How can you find out?

Upload your first Speed Test design here. (You can take a screenshot by hitting “Printscreen” on Windows and Command + 3 on Macs.)

Upload your picture here.

(You can receive up to three 20-point badges for your Speed Test plans. You must go through the process 3 times to receive all 3 badges.)

After you complete this step move on to Testing Your Ship!

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1a. Tall Boat Planning

First, we imagine! Engineers draw plans to help them think. Draw an idea you think will work. Then, upload a picture of a drawing you used to plan your tall boat.

Upload your picture here.

(For the Points Collectors: You can receive up to three 20-point badges for your Tall Boat plans. You must go through the process 3 times to receive all 3 badges.)

After you complete this step move on to Testing Your Ship!

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3a. Boat Planning: Holding a Brick

Engineers draw plans to help them think. Upload a picture of a drawing you used to plan your boat that can hold a brick. Your boat will need to be strong. Where do you plan to get this strength?

Upload your picture here.

(You can receive up to three 20-point badges for your Strong Boat plans. You must go through the process 3 times to receive all 3 badges.)

After you complete this step move on to Testing Your Ship!

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Tower Planning

Engineers draw plans to help them think. Upload a picture of a drawing you used to plan your tower.

Upload your picture here.
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Completed Heavy Seas Mission

Great work completing your Heavy Seas Operations Mission engineering challenge!! [gamipress_link href=”https://myedme.com/loginengineeringbadges/fleet-heavy-seas/” label=”Click here to earn 150 brainpowers!” id=”Boats8_EngChall” class=”awesome-links one-class other-class” target=”_blank” title=”earn 150 brainpowers!”] for your successful building adventure.

Think about everything you did! There were successes, problems, solutions (and then more problems!). You kept working hard and got to the end. Nicely done!

We will be updating this page with successful Heavy Seas Operations ships. If you want your ship here, scroll to the bottom and upload a picture of your Heavy Seas Operations Mission!

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Completed Combat Practice

Great work completing your Combat Practice Mission engineering challenge!! [gamipress_link href=”https://myedme.com/loginengineeringbadges/fleet-heavy-seas/” label=”Click here to earn 150 brainpowers!” id=”Boats8_EngChall” class=”awesome-links one-class other-class” target=”_blank” title=”earn 150 brainpowers!”] for your successful building adventure.

Think about everything you did! There were successes, problems, solutions (and then more problems!). You kept working hard and got to the end. Nicely done!

We will be updating this page with successful Combat Practice ships. If you want your ship here, upload a picture of your Combat Practice Mission!

Upload your picture here.