Mousetrap Car Project Research mousetrap cars and design a car that meets the TSA specifications in the Technology Day at the Fair Competition rules. Draw your design in google sketch-up Make sure the drawing has the appropriate dimensions

Materials Victor Mousetrap Wood to build structure You cannot change the spring in anyway, but you can modify other features Wood to build structure Wheels (various available) String Axle material Tape, Glue, Etc.

Build Using the parts provided, tape, and hot glue build your mousetrap car with your partner You will be graded on the following: 20% - quality of workmanship 20% - Does the car travel 18 feet? 20% - Is there a written report? 10% - Is there a chart in the report for performance? 10% - Calculate the average speed and kinetic energy of your car 10% - Google Drawing matches the car? 10% - How did you car perform against the class?

Mousetrap Car Written Report Type in Microsoft Word Draw the chart from the board with time, distance, score, and mass for each student Calculate the average speed and kinetic energy of your car – show work Explain the good and bad aspects of your car Explain how your car performed against your classmates Evaluate how you and your partner worked as a team