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 Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17jtxOAxnDgzfd72nGgrH1EkJ-cseT5o6/edit?u…

Subject Area

Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & Listening

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