Mechanical Systems: Making a slingshot car

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

• Work independently to produce an accurate, functioning car chassis.
• Design a shape that is suitable for the project.
• Attempt to reduce air resistance through the design of the shape.
• Produce panels that will fit the chassis and can be assembled effectively using the tabs they have designed.
• Construct car bodies effectively.
• Conduct a trial accurately and draw conclusions and improvements from the results.