The project at yesterday's Science Saturday was mouse trap race cars. Using CD's, wire, foam core board, hot glue, duct tape, popsicle sticks, mouse traps & string, our task was to design and build a car. It took a lot of trial & error and everyone's car was a little bit different, but it was a fun project that got the kids thinking about design & functionality. The actual project, though, seemed to fall into the hands of the parents as the kids eventually lost interest and decided playing tag was a better way to spend their time.
Jamie checked in periodically to see the progress and had some good ideas. We were able to get his car to go for a short distance but need to tweak it more (stabilize rear wheels) to see if it will go further.
Jamie checked in periodically to see the progress and had some good ideas. We were able to get his car to go for a short distance but need to tweak it more (stabilize rear wheels) to see if it will go further.
Jamie's mouse trap car(before re-working back wheels)
I'll post a photo when (if) we finish the reconstruction.
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