Lesson #3A

Challenge: Build a Simple Unpowered Vehicle


o Constraints: Must be Able to Carry 2 Lego Guys
o Must go as far as possible down a Slope
o Grade of C: 2’ B: 5’ A:12’


Tech-knowlogy:

o Wheels, Axles, Retainers, and Beams
o Making a Square Frame- Show Lego Building Basics
o Friction
o V= a x t = g x t: Should the weight matter?

Lesson #3B:

  • Vehicle Hints- Frames, Spacers, Friction, Speed formula
  • Project Work
  • Finish Vehicles
  • Clean Up
Lesson #3C:
  • List Teams on Board
  • Set Up Ramp, Tape Measure in front
  • Race Cars ( 3 X each)
  • 1 wheel car, 2-wheel ‘car’
  • Discuss:
    What do you think affects Speed?
    Why did you do what you did?
    How would you improve them?
    Competitions
  • Disassemble and sort pieces