Integer Jim's Math Adventures

• The race car project is a fun way to teach students about time, distance, and speed. It can also help them understand traction. • It will take roughly 3 to 4 forty minute class periods. This can be shortened if the students build their cars at home. • In building the cars, it is important that students only use the materials listed for this project. This assures that everyone has an equal advantage. • I provide cardboard, soda straws, craft sticks, rubber bands, and hot glue gun. Students must