Rubber bands provide a different type of propulsion system for their cars. There are many ways to Zoom their car across the classroom floor and each team can decide what their favorite engineering design is. Each activity in this series reinforces their understanding of the laws of motion, forces, energy and energy transfer. These are concepts that require repetition under different circumstances for the experiences to transfer to understanding. 
 
List of Supplies Needed
Plastic Wheels
Dowels
Straws 
Masking Tape
Scissors
Cardboard
Safety Goggles
Paper Clips
Rubber Bands
Craft Stick