The best part about this Instructable is what you do with the product after completion. You can use the cars to have races, show them off in an Auto Show (this is what my students did), or even test them for strength.
For thorough instructions and ties to curriculum click HERE
Materials List:
10mm x 10mm Jinx Wood (Balsa Wood) https://kidder.ca/basswood-strips-1cm-x-1cm-x-40cm...
Front Plastic Wheels https://kidder.ca/bulk-kidder-front-wheels.html
1/8" Dowel https://kidder.ca/design-build/wood/dowels-2-61-cm...
Heavy Duty Glue Gun https://kidder.ca/heavy-duty-glue-gun.html
Glue Sticks https://kidder.ca/glue-sticks-for-heavy-duty-glue-...
Miter Shears https://kidder.ca/design-build/wood/kidder-mitre-c...
Placemat/Cutting Board https://kidder.ca/cutting-mat-cat-83-1108-00.html
Straws https://kidder.ca/jumbo-straws-3-16-250-pkg-cat-19-541022l.html
Ruler (cm/mm) and Pencil for measuring and marking https://kidder.ca/12-metal-ruler-cat-83-1149-75.html
Safety Glasses https://kidder.ca/safety-glasses-clear-lens.html
Small flat head screwdriver https://kidder.ca/screwdriver-wirestripper.html
