Everyone loves fast cars! With this activity explore the exhilarating world of not your ordinary car, but racing cars made entirely of recyclable materials. So, go grab your friends and classmates, and race your creation to the finish line!

Category: STEAM

Grade Level: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 9

$3.99

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Description

In this activity, students shall be able to make a balloon-powered car using simple materials. Whilst being completely engaged, they will also learn about the mechanics of physics and different types of simple machines.

Objectives
Students shall be able to create a racing car using only cardboard, milk caps, straws, and of course, a balloon, whilst their engineering and construction skills are improved.
Materials & Supplies
Medium- sized Cardboard box, 2 Wooden skewer, 2 Drinking straws, Balloon, Glue Gun with glue sticks, Tape, Scissors, Bendy Straw, Paint Brush, Poster Paint, Fast and Fun Cars - Sample image, Cardboard Tubes, Plastic Bottle Caps