🚗 Balloon-Powered Car
Blow up a balloon and race your car. Draft: not yet checked
Crew (first name, last initial):
Safety first
- Balloon pieces: choking risk under age 8.
- Ask about latex allergies.
- Keep the track clear of people.
Prep
- Build about 20 reusable cars.
- Tape a straw exhaust on each car.
- Tape a track, marked every foot.
Crew for prep: 2 people, about 1.5 hr. Prep happens on the day, from 12:15.
Run it
- Pick a car and a balloon.
- Slip the balloon onto the straw. A volunteer can add a small rubber band.
- Blow it up through the straw, then pinch the straw.
- Set the car on the start line and let go.
- Note the distance. Try again with one change.
Ask, instead of explaining: How far did yours go, and what if you blow it up bigger?
Clean up
- Wipe the table and put reusable items in your tote.
- Bag the trash and wash hands.
- Log anything borrowed so it can go back.
Thursday, November 5, 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Not yet confirmed with the school. Plans may change.