Steamboat SPLASH a hit with
Physics Teacher!
By Joe Spaccavento
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NJAAPT first’s amphibious
workshop was enlightening, intriguing and enjoyable. While we were well short of our goal of
40 participants, the 14 loyal, seafaring participants met on the dock for their
excursion up and down the majestic We spent this beautiful sunny morning learning a little about the boat, its history, and its systems. Mixing in some brainstorming and discussion regarding how some of these concepts couple be expanded into student centered activities. As we asked questions relating to the boat, our hosts asked questions relating to our teaching expertise. Our conclusion was that there are so many different possible areas to study, a “menu” could be developed and the individuals planning the trip could pick the area’s they choose to focus on for that trip. I believe we were all in agreement that “Less us More” thus an in-depth focus on three or four areas for a trip would be more beneficial that a general overview of more topics. While this was our first amphibious workshop, it will not be our last! Quoting General McArthur, “I will return!” and this time with a full boat! After returning to the dock a group of us met for lunch and continued our discussion. Another group walked over the bridge to take in the sights and shopping. A good time was had by all! |
Mechanical Engineer and retired Naval
First Class machinist Mate,
Pete Burns, explains the dual reciprocating steam
engines.
Joe Spaccavento presents the crew with a
token of NJAAPT’s appreciation,
A pewter steamboat zipper pull.
Bart and Bob demonstrate a Block and
Tackle system!
Bart helps to relax us before the trip
by explaining why the boat floats!
Anyway, whatever floats your boat, a class trip to SPLASH will be a
Splash with
your class. Thank you
Yogi!