STEM Gravity Force Car Investigation
The following investigations help build an understanding of gravity as a force to fuel Gravity Force Cars. Click on the link to view the investigation.
Washer Power
Gravity Force Cars use fender washers as their source of power. Students explore "washer power" to learn how they can propel their cars.
Building a Gravity Force Car
Students follow step-by-step instructions for building their very own GFC.
Tune Up Your GFC
Once their cars are built, student tweak their vehicles to make sure they are prime rides.
Stopping the GFC
In this investigation, students explore what factors make the GFC stop.
Making the GFC Go Farther (A, B, C, D)
What can be done to improve their GFCs? Students explore ways to change how far the GFC moves.
GFC in Motion
How do you measure the motion of the GFC? In this investigation, students learn about distance, time and speed.
New GFC Experiments
Students design their own experiments using the GFC. Do they want to build a car that climbs hills? Goes slow? Backs up? The sky is the limit!
Filling Up the GFC
How much energy is in the GFC? Students explore the ideas of joules, gravitational potential energy
(GPE) and kinetic energy.
Tracking the GFC Energy
Where did the moving energy in the GFC come from and how did it get in the GFC? Students track energy from the sun to their car.
Inventing a New GFC
Students are challenged to build GFCs to race for the title. Drivers, start your engines!
Gravity, Forces and Energy, What do you think?
Students have the opportunity to share what they have learned in this unit by answering questions about various "forceful" scenarios.
Next Generation Science Standards
The following investigations help build an understanding of gravity as a force to fuel Gravity Force Cars. Click on the link to view the investigation.
Washer Power
Gravity Force Cars use fender washers as their source of power. Students explore "washer power" to learn how they can propel their cars.
Building a Gravity Force Car
Students follow step-by-step instructions for building their very own GFC.
Tune Up Your GFC
Once their cars are built, student tweak their vehicles to make sure they are prime rides.
Stopping the GFC
In this investigation, students explore what factors make the GFC stop.
Making the GFC Go Farther (A, B, C, D)
What can be done to improve their GFCs? Students explore ways to change how far the GFC moves.
GFC in Motion
How do you measure the motion of the GFC? In this investigation, students learn about distance, time and speed.
New GFC Experiments
Students design their own experiments using the GFC. Do they want to build a car that climbs hills? Goes slow? Backs up? The sky is the limit!
Filling Up the GFC
How much energy is in the GFC? Students explore the ideas of joules, gravitational potential energy
(GPE) and kinetic energy.
Tracking the GFC Energy
Where did the moving energy in the GFC come from and how did it get in the GFC? Students track energy from the sun to their car.
Inventing a New GFC
Students are challenged to build GFCs to race for the title. Drivers, start your engines!
Gravity, Forces and Energy, What do you think?
Students have the opportunity to share what they have learned in this unit by answering questions about various "forceful" scenarios.
Next Generation Science Standards