Balloon Car – Getting Started Package

Balloon Car – Getting Started Package

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Inflate your students’ confidence with this fun and challenging balloon car activity. Students build their own balloon-powered vehicles, ranging from the simple to the outrageous!

If desired, the students’ cars can be raced against one another in a classroom showdown. The Balloon Car GS Pack includes enough materials for 32 cars.

Looking for fun activities to accompany these materials? Download the Balloon Car Elementary STEM Activity Guide for free here.

Inflate your students’ confidence with this fun and challenging balloon car activity. Students build their own balloon-powered vehicles, ranging from...

Grades 3-12
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Specifications

  • Students Served: 30
  • Note: Because wood is a natural product, humidity can affect its properties; exact dimensions may vary as a result. Sanding may be required if the wood pieces seem too big for intended use.
  • Material: This product contains latex.

Safety

Latex Warning: This product contains latex and when in contact with skin it might result in an allergic reaction.

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Grades 3-12

What You'll Get

Balloon Car – Getting Started Package
  • 200 brass washers
  • 100 balloons
  • 8 wood axles (17")
  • 64 GT-RX wheels
  • 64 GT-FX wheels
  • 32 plastic straws (1/8")
  • 32 plastic straws (1/4")
  • 32 car templates
  • 32 scientist notebooks
  • Fold & Race Ramp
  • Quick-start guides

Support Materials

  • Educator Review: Balloon Car
Educator Review: Balloon Car

Learning Values

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Science

  • Newton's third law
  • Potential/kinetic energy
  • Thrust
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Technology

  • Friction reduction
  • Problem-solving
  • Systems
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Engineering

  • Engineering design
  • Iterative design
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Math

  • Averages
  • Derived measurement (velocity)
  • Measurement (time and distance)