Applicable Virginia Standards of Learning

3.1a-f, 4.1a-f, 5.1a-f

soldering electric cars

Grades: 3rd- 5th
Offsite and onsite availability

Students will take the Engineering Design Process to the next level!  

Under the guidance of instructors, students will acquire skills in soldering wires together to establish the circuitry for their cars. This will involve connecting a AA battery pack and a DC motor by cutting, striping and soldering wires together.  

Working in teams, students will collaboratively design and construct their electronic cars utilizing the materials they have selected. This process will foster the development of collaboration and teamwork skills. Following the completion of their cars, friendly competitions will be organized to evaluate the speed and performance.