Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are changing the way we learn about and protect bodies of water, including the Great Lakes. This STEM program models the engineering design process by using teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to build aquatic ROVs. Students work in small teams to design, build, test, and ultimately operate their ROV in the water, aiming to complete increasingly difficult missions.
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Program Details
The curriculum for ISEA’s ROV Engineer and Explore Program complements the Michigan Science Standards and can be easily modified for students in grades 4 through 12.
Dates Offered:
- Spring: May through early June
- Fall: September through early October
Program Location:
Discovery Pier – 13271 S W Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684
Times:
- Morning session: 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM
- Afternoon session: 1:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Group Size:
Max. of 32 students
Cost:
$300 (Thanks to the generous support of individual donors and foundations who subsidize the remaining cost.)
Program Timeline:
(15 min) Group arrives – introductions and students receive name tags
(15 min) Discuss remotely operated vehicles and the engineering process
(105 min) Groups design, build, and test vehicles to complete three different missions
(10 min) Groups present their ROV designs to peers
(05 min) Wrap-up discussion and farewells
2.5 Hours Total
Ready to Register?
You can register for your ROV Engineer and Explore program online using the live calendar (below). If you have questions or would like support in registering, please reach out to School Partnership Coordinator, Julie Johnson, at JJohnson@schoolship.org.