Toolbox Racer – Getting Started Package

Toolbox Racer – Getting Started Package

SKU: SKU:40563

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If you are looking for a simple but entertaining way to demonstrate potential energy, the toolbox racer does the trick. It uses the energy in the measuring tape’s spring to move the racer forward.

Requires white glue, sold separately.

If you are looking for a simple but entertaining way to demonstrate potential energy, the toolbox racer does the trick....

Grades 3-12
Regular price $650.00 USD
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Specifications

  • Assembly Method: Gluing
  • Tools and Materials Required: White glue
  • Material: Laser-cut basswood
  • Students Served: 30
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Grades 3-12

What You'll Get

Toolbox Racer – Getting Started Package
  • 30 Toolbox Racers
  • Toolbox Racer Start Gate
  • 30 tape measures
  • String
  • Duct tape

Support Materials

  • Educator Review: Toolbox Racer
Educator Review: Toolbox Racer

Learning Values

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Science

  • Kinetic energy
  • Potential energy
  • Variables
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Technology

  • Construction processes
  • Energy and power
  • Systems
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Engineering

  • Data collection
  • Modeling
  • Mechanical advantage
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Math

  • Data analysis/prediction
  • Data collection/graphs
  • Measurements
“I know how impactful STEM can be for the entire school, the entire school culture. I’m all about the whole child. It’s not just about reading or writing or math. It’s about every child has some talent somewhere; you just have to find it.”

– Jay Parker, principal, Wallace Elementary, Wallace, North Carolina