AP Bottle Racer – Getting Started Package

How do you show young students the basic concepts of force and motion? Try this activity using a plastic bottle to create a racer that flies down the track and is powered by air pressure. These are fun to build, and students personalize their racers with paint, decals, or other items. Track length is 35' to 40'. Looking for standards-based activities to accompany these materials? The AP Bottle Racers Teacher’s Guide is available for print here, or you can download a digital copy for free here. Requires no tools – just some paint or decals, sold separately, if desired.