Stem Starters Getting Started Kit: Zip-Line Racers

Inspire creative exploration with hands-on learning by challenging kids to create propeller-powered devices that travel along a string. The essential pieces (propellers, rubber bands, and string) are provided, as well as additional pieces (craft sticks, paper straws, and pipe cleaners) that the students can use to customize their device. It’s up to the young scientists to determine the best materials to use in order to propel their Racer effectively. Using the engineering design process, students will create, evaluate, and redesign their simple machine until their Objective is met. The purpose of stem Starters is to provide you with a few essential pieces of a much larger puzzle. While these pieces will be an integral part of your final design, they should only be considered a starting point for your unique creation. How you decide to use these pieces and what additional materials you include in your build is only Limited By your imagination. Use STEM Starters to help you design and execute a hands-on project. This is not a model kit with step-by-step instructions, rather a starting point for unlimited possibilities. Stem Starters encourage creative exploration and a logical design thought process. By following the included engineering design process, children are able to make educated guesses, problem-solve, and learn without the fear of making a mistake. Perfect for individuals or small groups.