Moving Systems: Mint Racers Race Team Members: Kelly, Connor and Andrew
The Challenge To design and create a car that will roll down a track at the fastest possible speed. You only have $700 to purchase supplies to construct your car. at
The Initial Design
Materials Budget Item Cost per Item Number Purchased Total Cost Lifesaver Mints $75 2 $150 Straw $100 $200 Popsicle Stick $50 Masking tape – 12” 6 in. $ 25 Notebook Card $25 1 $25 Paper Clips Total Spent $575
Car 1 Test Results Time 0 seconds Distance 0.886 feet
Improving our Design Our Goal: With our $200 we purchased: Stop car from leaning to one side With our $200 we purchased: 12 inches of masking tape for $50 A wheel
Car 2 Test Results Time 3.19 seconds Distance 10 feet
Better stoppers so wheels won’t fall off Design Process Strength Wheel set up Future Goal Better stoppers so wheels won’t fall off
Team Collaboration Strength Sharing ideas with each other to help our design Future Goal Getting everyone working on something all at the same time