Balloon Powered Car Design Concepts

Balloon Powered Car Design Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Design

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains how to build a balloon powered car, encouraging viewers to create their own designs. It provides tips on attaching the balloon using a turkey baster or other tubes and discusses methods for making wheels roll using axles and straws. The tutorial also explores different car designs using various materials, such as paper plates, rocks, and even waffles, highlighting the importance of creativity and experimentation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step suggested for building a balloon powered car?

Use a pre-made kit

Buy a balloon powered car

Follow a specific design

Create your own unique design

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is recommended for attaching a balloon to the car?

A straw

A turkey baster

A plastic bottle

A rubber band

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a benefit of using a turkey baster for the balloon?

It is more colorful

It makes the car faster

It helps attach the balloon easily

It adds weight to the car

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one method to make the wheels of the car roll?

Use a pulley system

Attach the wheels to the axle

Use a motor

Attach the wheels directly to the car body

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an alternative method for making the wheels turn?

Use a rubber band to spin the wheels

Attach the wheels to a motor

Use a gear system

Tape down the axle and let the wheels spin around it

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using a straw in the wheel mechanism?

To make the car heavier

To decorate the car

To serve as an axle

To hold the balloon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is encouraged when designing a balloon powered car?

Stick to one design

Experiment with different designs

Use only cardboard

Avoid using household items

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