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In this activity, learners design miniature cars. Learners can create a telephone car, soccer car, merry-go-round car, or any other theme car they can imagine. Learners can also choose to construct moving sculptures to ride inside, motorize the car, build an obstacle course, and/or have a mini art car parade.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Styrofoam, heavy cardboard, or a box (to make the body of the car)
- Two wooden dowels (for axles)
- Plastic caps or other round disks (for wheels)
- String or yarn (to pull it)
- Art and recycled materials (to decorate your car)
- LEGO gears or other building materials (optional)
- Motors, sensors, and cables (optional)
- Cricket or LEGO Mindstorms plus computer (optional)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
- Computing
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Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
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Technology
- Transportation
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Research and Development
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Computers
- Model Building
- Toys
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Science Museum of Minnesota,
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 0087813