Sea+Perch+ROV

=**What Is Sea Perch**= == Sea Perch ROV is an innovative remote operated vehical that can be built in the classroom as a unique teaching tool. The vehicle helps introduce a simple but meaningful and interdisciplinary project into the classroom. Sea Perch ROV aids in skill building and the application of simple mechanical and electrical concepts such as circuits, DC motors, thrust, and buoyancy.

The program, started by MIT Sea Grant (MITSG) in 2003, is aimed at igniting children's enthusiasm for science, technology, and engineering. The vehicle takes its inspiration from the design presented in "Build Your Own Under Water Robot and Other Wet Projects" by Harry Bohm and Vickie Jensen.

For more information see http://seaperch.mit.edu/

**Quick Facts**

 * **Build Units:** the build is broken up into three units, frame, thrusters, and control box
 * **Time:** 11 hr build
 * **Suggested Number of students per ROV:** 3

**Sea Perch ROV Documents of Interest**

 * [|Parts List]: list of parts and tools required for building Sea Perch in the classroom
 * [|Manual:]Three unit detailed description of the build process for the Sea Perch ROV
 * [|Curriculum Binder:] ideas of how to fit sea perch into you curriculum

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