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

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 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 

5. Car 1 Test Results
Time
seconds
Distance
feet

6. 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

7. Car 2 Test Results
Time
stopped
Distance
1.48 feet

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

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