Science Buddies Engineering Challenge: Design a Rubber Band Car!

Science Buddies Engineering Challenge: Design a Rubber Band Car!

Great for all ages!

Click here to learn more about the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge!

Learn things like:

• What is this year’s Science Buddies Engineering Challenge? Where can I learn more? 

Create a rubber band car that can travel the furthest with the least amount of materials. Rubber Band Car | 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge (video) 

• Who can participate?

Students in grades K-12.

• Is this challenge for individuals or groups?

Individuals and groups of up to 4 students may participate.

• What resources are available to teach this lesson to my students?

Rubber Band Car Lesson Plans

• Elementary School Rubber Band Car Challenge
• Middle School Rubber Band Car Challenge 
• High School Rubber Band Car Challenge
• Student Instructions for Rubber Band Car Challenge

• When can projects be submitted?

The online submission form opens on February 18, 2024, through March 18, 2024.

• What is the prize this year?

Random drawings for prizes of $1,000 dollars will be held for qualifying projects. The more your school enters the higher the chance of your school winning. Each school can win one $1,000 dollar prize. 

Helpful links:

Take the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge! (website which also includes past challenges that can be used for excellent STEM lessons)

Rubber Band Car | 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge (video)   

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