Hovercrafts

A STEM class on hover crafts that uses a vacuum motor and shower curtains to build a hover craft can be a fun and engaging way for students to learn about the science of how these vehicles work, and how to design and build their own hover crafts. In this class, students may:

  • Learn about the basic principles of hovercrafts: Students may learn about how hovercrafts work, and how they are able to “float” on a cushion of air above a surface. They may learn about the different components and systems that make up a hovercraft, and how these components interact to produce lift and propulsion.

  • Use a vacuum motor and shower curtains to build a hover craft: Students may use a vacuum motor and shower curtains to build their own hover crafts. They may use a variety of tools and techniques to cut and shape the shower curtains into the desired shape and form, and use the vacuum motor to create the air cushion that allows the hover craft to float.

  • Test and optimize the performance of their hover craft: Students may use a variety of sensors and measuring tools to test and optimize the performance of their hover craft. They may experiment with different shapes and configurations of the shower curtains, and use the vacuum motor to control the lift and propulsion of the hover craft.

  • Explore the practical applications of hovercrafts: Students may learn about the various practical applications of hovercrafts, such as transportation, rescue and recovery, and military operations. They may also learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of using hovercrafts in different situations.

Overall, a STEM class on hovercrafts that uses a vacuum motor and shower curtains to build a hover craft can be a fun and engaging way for students to learn about the science of how these vehicles work, and how to design and build

The hovercraft can be defined as a air-cushion vehicle which is capable of traveling over land, water, mud, ice, and other surfaces. This is the longest class than the others and we explain the physics behind it and have them ride on the hovercraft.

Time: 6 hours minimum, can be broken up into 2 or 3 classes