Moving Systems: Mint Racers Race Team Members: Jack And Elora

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   $150.00 Straw $100  1  $100.00 Popsicle Stick $50 $100.00  Masking tape – 12” 2 $100.00 Notebook Card $25  $25.00 Paper Clips  4 Total Spent $580.00 

Car 1 Test Results Time seconds Distance feet

Improving our Design Our Goal: With our $200 we purchased: . Make the car smaller .Make the car go down the track .Make car go faster down the track With our $200 we purchased: .12 in. of tape .2 life saver mints

Car 2 Test Results Time stopped Distance 1.48 feet

Strength . Able to build the car in time Design Process Strength . Able to build the car in time Future Goal Make car smaller

Team Collaboration Strength Future Goal Sharing Taking turns Taking turns going to the store to buy materials