Build a Better Mousetrap Car
This multi-day activity is designed for an introductory 5th grade STEM after school club. On Day 1, each student will build and test a simple mousetrap car following the teacher’s instructions. Students will record procedures, materials, and data in their STEM notebook. For Days 2-4, partners or teams will design, build, test, and modify a mousetrap car that will travel the greatest distance using only one regular mousetrap as energy for propulsion. Students will record procedures, materials, and data in their STEM notebook.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1o3pEMtYd32vvi_BVs4-xGkHbZYpb68kNvP1C5aE…Related Content
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