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The Great Ocean County Tech Prep Cardboard Canoe Race

Students from area middle and high school science and technology classes were given the opportunity to “stay-a-float” by putting theory into practice and solving problems using unconventional materials …all while having fun!

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Students paddle large canoe across the OCC pool 1 Student in a black boat 1 Student in a blue boat Four students display their boat, the Mainsail. 1 Student in a red and white boat
1 Student in a boat 1 Student in a silver boat 1 Student in a black boat 1 Student in a boat named W Power A group of students race to create a boat of cardboard and duct tape.
One student paddles a boat of cardboard and duct tape across the OCC pool Student paddles in his boat named Freebird Six students carry a canoe over their heads One Student in a boat Students compete to see which boat can hold the most people and still float.
Students compete to see which boat can hold the most people and still float. In this photo, the student's boat has sunk, and students are in the water. Students compete to see which boat can hold the most people and still float. In this photo, the student's boat has sunk, and students are in the water. Students compete to see which boat can hold the most people and still float. Students compete to see which boat can hold the most people and still float. In this photo, the student's boat is sinking. Students compete to see which boat can hold the most people and still float. In this photo, the student's boat has sunk, and students are in the water.

For more information email Dr Nancy Gerry

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