Event Orders Ford Elementary “Sea Perch CompetitionPrep Support”

Ford Elementary School – Wednesday,17February 2016

Mission: NJROTC students will help Ford Elementary 5th grade SeaPerch teams prepare for the upcoming SeaPerch Regional Competition by questioning them on their SeaPerch ROV, its construction, and the science concepts behind the competition.

Reporting Time/Date: Wednesday, February 17th 8:30AM until 9:30 AM

Location: Jo Ann Ford Elementary 210 Woodlake Drive, Georgetown, Texas

Cadet Project Officer:Cadet Mason Burkholder

Contact Person:Mrs. Amy Supak

512-943-5180 ext. 7903

Number of cadets needed: 4 – 12 cadets are desired. Cadets will be split up amongst Ford’s 4 teams. If more you have more interested, we would LOVE to have them!

Uniform and Equipment: NJROTC Uniform

Transportation: Student must provide theirown transportation toand from the event.

Food: Please eat before attending the event.

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Acceptance of Orders (Print Release)

I, Cadet ______having been approved for the Sea Perch Competition support event noted above acknowledge the instruction and direction provided for the orderly and proper execution of this mission. In addition, I promise to conduct myself in a manner consistent with the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment and to obey all GISD rules and applicable laws.Your actions reflect directly upon Liberty Battalion. Excellence is Authorized!

Cadet Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

SeaPerch Interview Questions

1. What has been your favorite part about SeaPerch?

2. Why is the frame of the SeaPerch ROV made of PVC?

3. What is the difference between neutral buoyancy, positive buoyancy, and negative buoyancy?

4. What challenges will your SeaPerch ROV have to do at the competition?

5. What buoyant materials are used on the ROV? Why are we using those?

6. Describe how you made the motors waterproof.

7. Why is teamwork important to success in SeaPerch?

8. Explain how thrust and drag affect your SeaPerch ROV.

9. How is your SeaPerch ROV powered? Explain how its electrical system works.

10. How will you control your Seaperch through the obstacles?

11. What might affect the speed of your Seaperch?

12. Give an example of a time when your team worked together well.

13. Give an example of a time when your team had a challenge and you had to work together to solve it.

14. What is Newton’s First Law and what does it have to do with your ROV?

15. What is Newton’s Second Law and what does it have to do with your ROV?

16. What is Newton’s Third Law and what does it have to do with your ROV?

17. What is Archimedes Principle? How does it apply to the SeaPerch competition?

18. What is the difference between volts, amps, and ohms?

19. How does hydrodynamics affect your SeaPerch?

20. What is the job of the fuse in your control box?