Phase 1
Background Information
In your teams and groups, discuss and answer each of the following questions:
- What is the chassis of a car?
- What are wheels and axles, and how do they work?
- How does weight impact speed and distance traveled?
- How does size impact speed and distance traveled?
Here are some websites that may be useful:
How wheels and axles work
Brainpop: Wheels and Axles
Teacher Tube: Wheels and Axles
Weight and Distance
Mass and Distance
Size and Distance
How wheels and axles work
Brainpop: Wheels and Axles
Teacher Tube: Wheels and Axles
Weight and Distance
Mass and Distance
Size and Distance