Science- Wheels, Levers and Devices that Move

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Students were challenged to create a balloon car using the following materials:

-1 paper plate
-1 plastic bottle
-three paper straws
-1 balloon
-1 rubber band
-tape





Groups worked together to design and create their cars. After identifying the various parts of the car and point of force, students tested their cars and were asked to reflect on their machines. 
Was it a success? What made it a success?
What parts could be improved? 
What would you do differently next time?

These are their final sketches:





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