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Electric Energy Prop Racer

SKU: W25784
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Printed materials including curriculum and instructional resources are written in US English and have also been correlated to US Education Standards when appropriate.

Description

This unique vehicle is part plane, part car – although it moves on wheels, it is battery powered and mobilized by a plane propeller. The kit includes CDs for wheels, CD hubs, balsa wood for the body, a battery holder, and a propeller. Some assembly required.

Order 30 kits to build a class pack!

Details

Type: Multi-Student Project Packs, Project Kits Grades: 3-12

Safety

What You'll Get

  • Propeller (5")
  • CD hub bearing set
  • 4 CDs
  • 3 balsa wood strips (3/16" x 2" x 12")
  • 2 axles
  • Motor
  • Battery holder
  • 2 alligator clips
  • Motor mount
  • Screw
  • Washer
  • Wing nut

Resources

Learning Values

Science
  • Thrust
  • Force and motion
  • Energy
Technology
  • Systems
  • Testing/evaluation
  • Energy and power
Engineering
  • Analyzing data
  • Obtaining data
  • Power and energy systems
Math
  • Measurements
  • Prediction
  • Calculating speed

Specifications

  • Material: Balsa wood
  • Tools and Materials Required: AA batteries, hobby knife, straightedge, soldering iron and solder, drill, glue, double-sided tape, small screwdriver, and transparent tape

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