Get your students excited about STEM and measurement with this hands-on Mini Car Racing activity! This 5-page step-by-step lesson pack guides students through launching cars, measuring distances, and recording results in a simple chart.

What’s included:

• Step-by-step teacher lesson plan (5 pages)
  
• Student worksheet to record distances for practice races 1–5 and final race
  
• Clear instructions for setting up ramps and cars in groups
  
• Fun, hands-on, real-world application of measurement
  

Learning goals:

• Measure distances accurately using rulers or measuring tapes
  
• Record and compare results in a chart
  
• Predict outcomes and reflect on performance
  
• Work collaboratively in small groups
  

Why teachers love it:

• Engages students with a fun, competitive STEM activity
  
• Provides a ready-to-use student worksheet
  
• Perfect for centers, small groups, or whole-class activities
  
• Reinforces math skills, scientific observation, and teamwork
  

Students will race, measure, and reflect while learning how changes in ramps and car types affect distance. Turn your classroom into a mini racing lab and make learning measurement hands-on and exciting!