The Principles of Applied Engineering students participated in a Mousetrap Car Distance Competition. “Problem: In a team of two, build a mousetrap-powered car designed to travel a maximum distance in a straight line. Your team will compete against other teams in the class to see whose car will travel the farthest.”
Student teams participated the Engineering Design Process to assist them in designing and constructing their car. The students made connections to the physics behind their designs and the importance of details within the design and construction of their car. Many students had new experiences using different tools and equipment in their car’s construction. Teams were very successful with their final solution to the problem. The 2023-24 results are as follows:
