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Division: JSS Green (4-6)
School: Sally Ride Elementary Team Size: 2

Lightning Speed

Creators description.

School: Sally Ride Elementary

Author: Adelina (4th grade), Emmanuel (5th grade)

Collaborators: Ms. Berriz

Grade: 4th and 5th

Materials.

1.Balsa wood.

2.Wheels.

3.Motor.

4.Axle.

5.Foam cup.

6.Tape.

7.Solar panel.

8.Battery holder.

How does Lightning Speed run?

Problems and Solutions:

The car ran well when we glued a light and short cup, made of polystyrene, as a seat for the “passenger”. The first cup we used was heavier and bigger (made of cardboard) so the car ran steady but slowly.

2 thoughts on “Lightning Speed

  • February 15, 2022 at 2:50 pm
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    GReat job chiquitines!!!! It runs very well!!!!

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  • February 14, 2022 at 3:25 pm
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    Great job, team!! Very well done!!

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