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 bulk project pack features ready-to-build components for learners to create and keep. Designed for groups of up to 25 in classrooms, camps and out-of-school time programs, it's a perfect 45- to 90-minute screen-free activity with reusable components. Playful engineering extensions for older learners are available in our coaching guides
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 is a bulk-packed class set in a reclosable box. You'll receive each of the following in labeled reusable packages of 25:
Die-cut foam sheet with components
Cardboard vehicle platforms
AA battery & rubber battery band sets
Plastic wheels and two axles
Motors with wires
Plastic connectors
Paper tubes
Visual guide sheets
Reclosable plastic bags
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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