What are Electric Vehicles? Learners design, build, and test a battery-powered vehicle that moves using a motor and a simple circuit. They’ll explore energy transfer, motion, and design thinking while troubleshooting and iterating to make their electric car go faster, straighter, or farther. This Spark is easily adaptable for upper elementary through middle schooland supports creativity through open-ended design.
This playful engineering set features ten individually packaged, ready-to-build 1:1 kits for learners to make and keep. Designed for small group classes, STEM-integrated programs, or independent exploration, it's a perfect 45- to 90-minute screen-free activity with reusable components.
Learners design and build working electric vehicles with unique body styles, powered by a small motor and battery. Along the way, they’ll discover how electrical energy is converted into motion, experiment with polarity and circuits to make motors move in both forward and reverse directions, and refine their car body designs through testing and iteration with a rich variety of customizable, reconfigurable components. Learners strengthen their critical thinking, persistence, and creative problem-solving skills as they modify wheel alignment and component placement to make their vehicles look and move the way they want them to.
What's in the pack?
This small group set includes ten individually packed kits in reclosable bags, each containing
A die-cut foam sheet with components
A cardboard vehicle platform
AA battery & rubber battery band
A plastic wheel and two axles
A motor with wires
4 plastic connectors
Two paper tubes
Visual guide sheet
You’ll need to provide scissors and markers for decoration.
What do adults need to support?
This Spark includes a coaching playbook available on our website, featuring educator-only videos, quick-start guides, slide decks, and extension activities. These resources help adults build confidence quickly, troubleshoot common challenges, and guide learners through a hands-on exploration of circuits, motion, and creative engineering.
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