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In this activity, learners explore motion, energy, and electricity by constructing bottle cars that run on motors. Learners can make two different types of cars: a 1-bottle model and a 2-bottle model. Use this activity to introduce learners to potential energy, kinetic energy, friction, and circuits. Note: a drill and drill bits may be used during this activity, but are not included in the cost of materials. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $10 - $20 per student
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- plastic bottles
- 1/4 in. dowels
- paint paddles or similar wood sticks
- paper clips
- motors
- 9V batteries
- 9V attachment battery snaps (optional)
- electrical wires
- rubber bands
- wheels (anything round)
- brass fasteners
- glue sticks (1/4 in. long)
- cardboard
- smaller blocks of wood for reinforcement
- motor pulleys (or hot glue sections)
- hot glue gun
- tape, electrical and masking
- drill with 1/4 in. and 5/16 in. bits
- utility knife
- wire stripper
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Motors
- Electric Circuits
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Energy
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Energy and Power
- Work and Machines
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Momentum and Velocity
- Acceleration
- Newton's Laws
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Electricity and Magnetism
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Electronics
- Model Building
- Toys
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Fresno Community Science Workshop
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Fresno Community Science Workshop, 2011