Sailing Down the Road: Part 2
by Elizabeth Reyes
This is part 2 of a two part lesson called Sailing Down the Road. In this lesson students will design a sail that can successfully catch the wind and cause their cardboard car (from part 1) to drive straight forward. Students will test their design, collect data, and make improvements until their car is successful!
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-pDI-v7RX6RUJnDvJNTRwYOalYqUpE5D/edit?u…Related Content
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