Sailing Down the Road: Part 1
In part one of this two-part lesson series, students will learn about (or review) the force of push and pull and how this applies to energy transfer. Students will gain an understanding of these concepts with the idea of pushing cars. Students will then engage in the Engineering Design Process by designing and building a cardboard car that utilizes a simple wheel and axle made from a straw and Life Savers candies! Students will test and improve their car until it can drive straight forward when pushed. The car will be used in part two of the lesson series where students will design and create a sail for the car.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15CeY24ko8PhvvGt7P7v5NMHIbFUuHDZo/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P3: Net Force P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to EngineeringRelated Content
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