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Mousetrap Car Project Page ===This is a place where you'll create what your Mousetrap Car Project will be. You can edit __**your new page**__ in any way that you see fit in order to complete the Mousetrap Car Project. Add images, videos, links, etc. to make this space your group's own.===

__Group Name__
= = =List the members of your MTC Group here.= ==== Do not list contact information on this website! Only share that information while face-to-face with your partners. ====

Mousetrap Car Research (DUE DATE)--Complete the following information during your research day(s) in class [and afterward, if needed].
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Links:
====Place links to interesting sites, videos, & pictures that your group has found below.====

**My links**:
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [|http://www.mousetrap-cars.com/construction_tips.htm] [] [] []

Questions:
Answer the following questions during your Mousetrap Car Research time.


 * 1) How does a mousetrap car work?
 * 2) What factors/variables do you need to consider when building a mousetrap car?
 * 3) Do you want to build your car for speed, distance, or both? How do you hope to achieve this goal?
 * 4) What types of materials do you plan on using for the following?
 * Body -
 * Wheels -
 * Axles -
 * Lever Arm -
 * Etc. -

__Mousetrap Car Design Plan__ (Due )
====List the materials you have decided on using for your Mousetrap Car. You also need to include a drawing/prototype that you can use to discuss your plan with Mr. Pearson.====

Materials:

 * Body -
 * Wheels -
 * Axles -
 * Etc. -

Drawing/Prototype:
You need to have a drawing (either hand-drawn or computer generated) or prototype to discuss with Mr. Pearson.
 * The drawing needs to include measurements (as specific as possible).
 * If you have a computer-drawn image, you can embed the picture on this page if you wish. Also, consider using a 3-D modeling program, such as Google SketchUp.
 * If you have a hand-drawn image, make sure it is in class and done neatly.

__Mousetrap Car Design Survey__ (Due )
====Complete the following questions after discussing your Mousetrap Car Design Plan with Mr. Pearson.====


 * 1) What factors did you not consider before designing your car that you need to consider now?.
 * 2) What do you need to change about your car's design? Why?
 * 3) What do you still need to do in order to get your car ready for the "first draft" day on (DUE DATE)?

__Mousetrap Car Trial Results__ (Due ) ====Complete the following information after conducting at least 2 official trials on your mousetrap car. The first one needs to be completed by at least 2/24.====

Trial #1: (Due Date)
Fastest Time Over 3 meters - Longest Distance - Additional Comments - Suggestions for Improvement -
 * I will try to improve my mousetrap car by . ..

Trial #2: (Due Date)
Fastest Time Over 3 meters - Longest Distance - Additional Comments -

I will try to improve my mousetrap car by. ..