An inexpensive way to introduce dragsters into your curriculum, this package offers enough materials to build 50 dragsters and the equipment to race them.
Requires a drill, coping saw, wood rasp or file, ruler, scissors, and finish, not included.
Students Served: 50
Level: Middle School-High School
Science - Newton’s laws
- Modeling
- Aerodynamics
- Friction
Technology - Design processes
- Finishing
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
Engineering - Engineering design
- Prototyping
- Energy and power systems
Math - Metric measurements
- Tolerances
- Calculating speed
This product supports the "Design & Build" phase of the Dragster activity. Learn more about the Dragster activity, including the tools and materials you'll need.