May

Balloon Car Challenge

May's Challenge: Imagine, plan, create, test, and improve a prototype of a balloon car.

Materials

  • Design Cycle Instructions ------------------------>

  • Balloon

  • 4 wheels

  • 2 dowel rods

  • A straw

  • ½ foam tray

  • Tape

  • Scissors


Literature Connection

Check out this read aloud of Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow by Darlene Stille.

Giveaway Time

We will draw one name from every grade level on Thursday, June 3, to receive STEM building kit.

Enrichment Activities: Explore force and motion in the world around you, or build a ramp to increase your car's acceleration.