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Racing Cars: How Mass Affects Speed and Distance

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This is a two- part lesson using pull back cars. Students will change the mass of their pull back cars to determine if the mass affects the distance they travel or their speed. This engaging lesson incorporates a variety of standards and gives students an opportunity to explore energy concepts and motion! 

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This lesson plan is designed to teach students about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion through hands-on experimentation. Students will build cars and test the effects of collisions to gain a deeper