Magnetic Powered Cars
by Huda Clemens
In this STEM Challenge, the student’s task is to build a car that is powered only by the force (push or pull) of a pair of magnets. Students experience push and pull first-hand as they construct their own model of a car to test and record observations.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17jtxOAxnDgzfd72nGgrH1EkJ-cseT5o6/edit?u…Related Content
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