1. GRAVITY RACING CHALLENGE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Where STEM Learning Meets Derby Track

2. It's been called, "The Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World". "The World’s Gravity Grand Prix” But to most of the more than a million youngsters from around the globe who have built and raced their cars, it‘s just the "Soap Box Derby."

3. Soap Box Derby Jeopardy 1.In what year and where was the first Soap Box Derby Race held? 2.How many kids raced in the first race and how many spectators came? 3.In what year did the first girl race?

4. To further the International Soap Box Derby’s mission is to educate and inspire all youth through fair and honest gravity racing competition and mentorship….

5. The Gravity Racing Challenge was developed to promote the STEM Initiative in K-12 education worldwide.

6. Today GRC resources and materials are being used by K-12 educators and students in 13 states and worldwide in classrooms, summer, and after school programs in: SingaporeCalifornia North Carolina JapanNew York Maryland New ZealandCanada Florida OhioVirginia Oregon

7. The Gravity Racing Challenge provides After School Programs different student resources & learning opportunities in two distinct areas….

8. First the Gravity Racing Challenge STEM Team Competitions which is hosted each May at Derby Track in Akron, Ohio.

9. First held in 2010, the Gravity Racing Challenge STEM Team Competition continues to experience tremendous growth… 2010 - First school team Soap Box Derby race at Derby Downs 2 teams from the National Inventors Hall of Fame 2011 - First Gravity Racing Challenge School Team Competition 9 teams from Akron area (6 schools) 2012 - 65 teams from Ohio (450 students & educators from 30 schools) - Additional GRC Team STEM Competitions offered included photography, infomercial, press release 2013 - 90 teams from Ohio; (over 700 students & educators from 42 schools)

10. Each team has 2 coaches, 3-10 team members (driver, alternate driver, pit crew, and media specialists) who: Construct a soap box car from a kit Create a design for their Team t-shirts and banner Decide which optional STEM Competitions to do:  Photography  Infomercial  Press Release  Poster  Mini Soap Box Derby Car Competition

11. During this GRC Competition in May, Teams have the opportunity to parade down Derby Track….

12. Compete against Teams from across Ohio and surrounding states.

13. Participate in interactive STEM booths Honda Booth Racing Lego Cars University of Akron Making Silly Putty Corsair Flying Association Learning to Pilot a Plane

14. With this program, students use a fun, engaging Project Activity Booklets which guides them through…

15. Mini Soap Box Car Construction

16. How to Use Measuring Tools and the Mini Car Construction Kits

17. How to run the Race using a Mini Soap Box Derby Track!

18. Educators’ feedback to Gravity Racing Challenge Programs & Resources: Standards Aligned Engaging Inclusive Across the Curriculum Experiential Team Building Develops Life & Career Skills Meaningful & Fun

19. To learn more about the Gravity Racing Challenge, visit our website at: www.aasbd.org www.aasbd.org and click on Education. Soap Box Derby Car Construction Information: Visit: www.aasbd.org Click on You Tube.www.aasbd.org Click on Car Build Videos 1, 2, and 3

20. Or contact Linda Hubbell, Education Program Director, International Soap Box Derby at: Email: linda@aasbd.orglinda@aasbd.org Phone: 740-817-0345 5 th Annual Gravity Racing Challenge Team Competition in Akron, Ohio will be held on May 17, 2014. Team Registration is currently open and is limited. The team experience in the Soap Box Derby is like none I have ever experienced before. Soap box derby requires strong collaboration and team values. Teamwork is vital to building a successful car because almost everything requires a partner or a group. The ingenuity of designing the car and the problem solving skills required to troubleshoot are all key skills we will use in life regardless of the career paths we choose in the future. By: Kartik Sastry Westlake H.S.