Ship Parts
What part of the ship is the bow?
The front
Which crew member is the leader of the ship?
The captain
If it is buoyant, will it sink or float?
Float
Name the 4 directions
north
east
south
west
How can you modify your catapult to hit your target?
Change fulcrum, force, projectile/ direction
Where is the stern
The back
Who repairs the hull and is the surgeon?
The carpenter
Name three things that will float
.....
What is the opposite of east
west
How can you make your object go further
Apply more force
The rigging attaches the sails to the...
mass
What is the sear artist?
Make maps
Name three things that will sink
....
What is the item called that shows directions
Compass rose
What is the arm on a catapult called
Lever
What is the main body of the boat called?
The hull
What does the boatswain do?
Repairs the ship and helps the captain
Why does gold sink
It is dense, not buoyant, heavy
What is another word for steps when using a map
Paces
What is the middle piece called under the lever of a catapult
Fulcrum
Where is the keel and what does it do?
Bottom of the ship and balances the ship
Who delivers supplies and keeps the sailors happy?
The quartermaster
What does dense mean?
It will sink/ is heavy
Which star is used to help navigate
North star
Name the 2 main parts to a catipult
Fulcrum and lever