1. Mousetrap Car Project
Research mousetrap cars and design a car that meets the TSA specifications in the Technology Day at the Fair Competition rules.
Draw your design in google sketch-up
Make sure the drawing has the appropriate dimensions

2. Materials Victor Mousetrap Wood to build structure
You cannot change the spring in anyway, but you can modify other features
Wood to build structure
Wheels (various available)
String
Axle material
Tape, Glue, Etc.

3. Build
Using the parts provided, tape, and hot glue build your mousetrap car with your partner
You will be graded on the following:
20% - quality of workmanship
20% - Does the car travel 18 feet?
20% - Is there a written report?
10% - Is there a chart in the report for performance?
10% - Calculate the average speed and kinetic energy of your car
10% - Google Drawing matches the car?
10% - How did you car perform against the class?

4. Mousetrap Car Written Report
Type in Microsoft Word
Draw the chart from the board with time, distance, score, and mass for each student
Calculate the average speed and kinetic energy of your car – show work
Explain the good and bad aspects of your car
Explain how your car performed against your classmates
Evaluate how you and your partner worked as a team