Racing Cups

The Cup Racer is a modern version of a classic toy that turns potential energy, stored in a twisted rubber band, into kinetic energy – the motion of the Cup Racer.

Grades covered: 2 through 12
Curriculum Topics: Simple Machines, Potential and Kinetic Energy, Experimentation

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Physical Science
  • Grades K-2
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
Tags: Forces & Motion, Energy, Design Solutions
Subjects covered: ["Physical Science"]