Overview
Item # 351365
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Recommended Grade(s):
1-12
Description
Ready, Steady, Go! Use the energy stored in rubber bands to power and propel your very own Rubber Band Racer. One of TeacherGeek's most popular activities, these racers are excellent for elementary and secondary age groups. Build your own Rubber Band Racer, then explore the difference between potential and kinetic energy, simple machines, friction, elasticity and ratios in our optional Labs, Worksheets and Engineering Challenges. Evolve your creation using the Design & Engineering Process, raiding the recycling bin for additional materials for unique vehicles that go faster and farther. Easily redesign new configurations. Build once, tinker forever.
What's Included:
• 4 Connector Strips
• 2 Tires
• 2 Hole Plates
• 1 100mm Slide-Stop Material
• 4 Wheels
• 1 Stop Clip
• 10 Rubber Bands
• 4 1" Screws
• 4 Hex Nuts
• 5 Dowels
Required, but Not Included: Maker Tool Set
Optional & Consumable Supplies: Recycling bin components, tape, scissors
Rubber Band Racer Activity Document Downloads
• Basic Build Guide
• Advanced Build Guide
• Long Shot Challenge
• Sled Race Challenge
• Sprint Challenge
• Target Challenge
• Forces & Friction Lab
• Ramp Roll Lab
• Classroom Overview
• Simple Engineering Notebook
• Engineering Notebook
• Printable Protractor
Details
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Type:
Manipulatives
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ISBN/UPC
708747166309
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Shipping Dimensions (height, width & length):
-1 x -1 x -1
Safety
 WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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