Air Racer Activity - 10 Pack

Air Racer Activity - 10 Pack Grades: 2+ Number of Students: 10 (1 per Air Racer) Number of Lessons: N/A Contact Hours: N/A Additional Resources: Build Guide, Engineering Notebook, STEAM Market-It Challenge    Highlights:  Propel innovation and create your own electric fan car with this electric motor project straight from the Everglades! First, construct a frame that'll get you rolling. Then power up your motor and experiment with different propeller blade designs to really send your racer flying! The TeacherGeek build system makes it simple to tinker and redesign, allowing students to evolve their racer as they experiment and learn. Each Air Racer Activity Pack comes with a printed Go-Guide to get kids started and inspire them to make their own unique racers. TeacherGeek also offers free science labs and engineering challenges to deepen student's understanding and challenge them even further as they explore topics such as propeller design and electricity. Suggested Add-ons: The following tools are highly recommended by TeacherGeek and are required to complete the Air Racer. Screwdriver 10 Pack Multi-cutter 10 Pack Reamer 10 Pack Mini Hammer 10 Pack NOTE: Please see Build Guide for more info on required tools.   Curriculum/Lesson Topics Air Racer Educational Goals Utilize the design and engineering process Encourage creativity, critical thinking and problem solving Learn about electricity, blade angle, and propeller design Apply the scientific method Innovate (design, build and evolve your own unique design)   STEAM Market-It Challenge Add the STEAM Market-It Challenge to any completed TeacherGeek activity to teach students how to turn their TeacherGeek design into a retail product. Students will learn the 4 'Ps' of marketing - Product, Placement, Price and Promotion. Students have the option of completing a commercial, a billboard or retail packaging as a summative assessment. STEAM Market-It Challenge    Standard Alignments: TeacherGeek products fit proposals, grants or lesson plans with ease! Explore more resources below: Next Generation Science Standards NGSS Standards Download International Technology & Engineering Educators' Association Standards ITEEA Standards Download   What's Included:  Component: (30) Dowels (20) Perpendicular Blocks (20) 1" Screws (20) Hex Nuts (10) Motor Mount(s) (10) 1.5-3V Motor(s) (30) Connector Strips (10) 3in Slide Stop (40) Zip Ties (30) Wooden Wheels (10) Battery Holder(s) (2 AA) w/ Switch & Leads (10) Mini Motor Hub Cover(s) (10) Mini Motor Hub Base(s) (10) Hub Screw(s) (100) Toothpicks   Items needed but NOT included: (20) AA Batteries Tape Scissors Safety Goggles Recycling Material NOTE: Please see Build Guide for more info on required tools/materials.   Additional Information and Resources: Build Guide Engineering Notebook STEAM Market-It Challenge   Special Notes and Considerations: ⚠WARNING:  CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.   NOTE:  This is an educational product and not a toy. It is intended for use by ages 9 and above with adult supervision.