Rubberband Racers-Leader Kit
LEADER GUIDE + STARTER KIT
Add a new twist to classic pulley-powered cars! This is a robust activity to explore how things are built, move and work. Have a blast building mechanical engineering and physical science skills. Plus, dive deep into the engineering & design process in fun ways - question, plan, build, test & revise. There’s even opportunities to boost math concepts and integrate with 3D printing.
Access Dynamic Teaching Tools With Our Handy Online Portal - Video Tutorials, Supply Planners, Templates, Handouts, Standards & More
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Ages: 4th-8th Grade, Adult Makers
Includes supplies for 3 projects
Time: 3-4 hours (Chunk out in phases)
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Shipped Kit to Make 3 Samples
Access To Leader Webpage
Supply Planners & Ordering Links
PDF Templates & Handouts
Video Tutorials & Slideshow Instructions
3D Printed Wheel Files
Curricular Integrations
Scaling & Scaffolding Ideas
Trouble-Shooting Tips
Samples of Student Work
Common Core & NGSS Standards
Individual Program License
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Hot Glue & Scissors
Blue Tape or Masking Tape
Ruler & Pencil
Pruning Shears, Wire Cutters or Diagonal Cutters to cut wood
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Mechanical Engineering
Physical Science
Design Process
Math & Measurement
