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Bottle Racer
Enjoy the hands-on experience of building and using the Bottle Racer, a modern adaptation of an old favorite. Explore the application of simple machines, energy conversion and investigate how changes in design affect performance.
Grades Covered: K through 8
Subjects Covered: Physical Science
Curriculum topics:
- Simple machines
- Stored Energy
- Motion and Experimentation
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