Design & Play STEAM Set - Cars

Children will love building balloon-powered cars with the Design & Play STEAM Set - Cars. This engaging kit helps young learners grasp basic physics concepts as they assemble, decorate, and test their own moving vehicles. With enough materials for 10 children, this kit is ideal for classroom-wide engineering activities.

Educational Benefits

• Explores propulsion and kinetic energy through balloon-powered motion
• Encourages creative design and iterative improvement
• Develops teamwork and communication during group builds
• Reinforces understanding of basic mechanics

Classroom Ideas

• Conduct races to compare propulsion efficiency
• Integrate into lessons on forces, motion, or simple machines
• Use vehicles in role-play activities about inventors or engineers
• Host a classroom œcar show where students showcase their designs
• Explore weight distribution by adjusting car components

Specifications

• Kit includes materials for 10 cars:
• 10 chipboard car bodies (15cm)
• 40 plastic wheels, 40 foam blocks, 30 straws
• 20 axles, 12 balloons, 50 rubber bands
• Includes teacher's guide
• Suitable for group projects or independent builds