Steamboat NATCHEZ "STEMboat" Activity
- Free
- For Teachers and Families
- stem
- interactive
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- engineering
- family
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- for educators
- fun
Description
All aboard for a hands-on adventure! Students will design and build their own mini STEMboat inspired by the iconic Steamboat NATCHEZ. Through this fun STEM activity, they’ll explore how paddlewheels and propulsion work to move vessels through water. Experiment, test, and refine your design to see how fast your STEMboat can go!
New Orleans Steamboat Company
When the New Orleans Steamboat Company launched the Steamboat NATCHEZ in 1975, they revived more than a famous name. They created the last steam-powered sternwheeler plying the Mississippi River today. The NATCHEZ combines the best of contemporary construction, safety, and comfort standards with all the authenticity and style of her classic steamboat predecessors.
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Created:
Nov. 8, 2025, 6:48 p.m. -
Published:
Nov. 8, 2025, 9:29 p.m.