eCYBERMISSION is a web-based science, math and technology competition for 6th through 9th grade teams. Teams compete for regional and national awards while working to solve problems in their community.

A group of four 6th grade kids going to school in Manahawkin, New Jersey have created entered as team SINK or SWIM. They are looking at voluntary use of lifejackets by boaters in New Jersey to learn why some people do, and some people don’t, wear lifejackets when they are out on the water.

They have been going to marinas, gas docks, yacht clubs, boat shows, fishing tournaments and US Coast Guard Auxiliary boating classes with their questionnaire to poll boaters. They are going to soon host an in-water event to let people experience life jackets in water and we’re providing them with some lifejackets and a prize.

They are very close to reaching their 1000 responses goal. If you would like to take their survey visit www.lifejacketsurvey.org.