Prop Racer Pack

Being twisted is a good thing for this activity! Students build a racer from laser-cut parts and then use the power in a twisted rubber band motor to run the propeller, making the car speed off! This is a great way to start teaching torsion and potential energy.

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Being twisted is a good thing for this activity! Students build a racer from laser-cut parts and then use the power in a twisted rubber band motor to run the propeller, making the car speed off! This is a great way to start teaching torsion and potential energy.

Looking for standards-based activities to accompany these materials? The Prop Racers Teacher’s Guide is available for print here, or you can download a digital copy for free here.

What You’ll Get

  • 4 basswood sheets of laser-cut parts
  • 16 wheels
  • 4 fonts with bushings
  • 8 axles
  • 8 screw eyes
  • Package of competition rubber bands

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Prop Racer Pack:

SKU: W33014

Quantity: 4

Tools and Materials Required: Glue

Material: Laser-cut basswood

Note: This product contains latex.

Type: Multi-Student Project Packs, Robotics Sets

Grades: 3-12

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