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Challenge 1: Gravity Car

Design Your Car

Due Friday April 24

You will review different gravity car designs on the internet and design your own based on the following criteria and constraints:

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  1. Must have 4 wheels.

  2. Must use a dropping weight attached to one axle by a string or fishing line to make the car move forward.

  3. Must move in a straight line.

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  • Your design needs to include 3 views: front, side, and top (looking down) view.

  • Your design should include approximate dimensions: height, length, width.

  • Your design should include what materials will be used for the body, the axles, the wheels, and any other parts of the car. 

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You will create your design on paper, take a picture of it, and turn it in using Microsoft Teams. 

Build Your Car

Due Friday May 1

Test Your Car

Friday May 8

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Third Trimester Schedule: Schedule

Challenge 2: Reverse Egg Drop

Study Materials List, Gather Materials, Design Device

Due Friday May 22

Build, Test, and Modify Your Device

Due Friday May 29

Reflection - Reverse Egg Drop

Friday May 8

Third Trimester Schedule: Schedule
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