Rubber Band Racer

GOAL: Students should use research and observation to create a mechanism that uses a rubber band to wind up and release propelling their car forward.

In other words: Figure out how to use a rubber band, to store potential energy, then release it moving a DIY car forward.

There are MANY models and examples.

What VARIABLES can we change to try and make our car the best?

Wheels
- How many?
- How big?
- How heavy?
Body
- What shape?
- How big?
- How heavy?
Rubber Bands
- What kind?
- How thick?
- How many?
- Side by side or =connected together into one long chain?

Design your car.

Build it with a partner.

Test it and upgrade it!

Super Fast- rubber band car

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