Materials List: Design Air Racer Cars Using Tinkercad

Each group needs:

  • maker racer kit (via TeacherGeek)
  • maker tool set (via TeacherGeek)
  • 2 AA batteries
  • scissors
  • safety goggles
  • electrical tape
  • duct tapeĀ 
  • PLA Filament, 20 g (via Amazon)
  • recyclable materials such as plastic, paper, or aluminum (optional: see note on MakerBot 3D Printer below)

To share with the entire class:

  • MakerBot 3D Printer (Note: this activity encourages the use of a 3D printer so students may design and build fins for the air racer. If your school does not have access to a 3D printer or a makerspace in your community, you have the option to build fins out of recycled materials. Refer to the maker racer kit PDF on TeacherGeek for more details.)
  • laptop with WiFi to access Tinkercad
  • a controlled area for testing
  • a stopwatch or tape measure to measure racers during the distance test
  • Criteria and Constraints Sheet
  • Design Rubric and Worksheet
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/nds-2337-air-racer-cars-design-tinkercad