Activities
Rubber Band Rovers (Fab Lab)
Participants work in small teams to design and build a rover using cardboard and rubber bands, and then test it to see how far it goes on a flat surface. They use 2D design software and (with adult help) a laser cutter, and learn about friction as well as kinetic vs. potential energy.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Topic(s):Forces
Grade:3-5, 6-8
Time:2 hours or less