1. Moving Systems: Mint Racers
Race Team Members:
Karlene K.
&
Matt K.

2. 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

3. The Initial Design

4. Materials Budget Item Cost per Item Number Purchased Total Cost
Lifesaver Mints
$75 4 
$300 
Straw
$100 o 
$0 
Popsicle Stick
$50  1
 $50
Masking tape – 12”
 $25
Notebook Card
$25
$25 
Paper Clips
Total Spent
 $450

5. Car 1 Test Results Time: Stopped Seconds:3.28 Distance: ----- Feet:
0 ft.

6. Improving our Design Our Goal: With our $200 we purchased:
To make the wings shorter and the wheels not stick.
With our $200 we purchased:
We needed more and more and more tape and an extra wheel. (we brock ours.)

7. Car 2 Test Results
Time
Seconds: 3.28
Distance
Feet: 10 ft.

8. Design Process
Strength Making our car stick together and not fall apart.
Future Goal Making the cars wigs shorter to fit in to the track.

9. Team Collaboration
Strength We took turns getting materials from the shop.
Future Goal
Making sure we can both share materials and ideas.