THE WINGSPAN
Oak Ridge High School - November 17, 2023
Principles of Applied Engineering: Mousetrap Car Competition
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:
Period 7
Owen Thetford and Evan Baker of Team “Thugga Boyz” had the winning distance and new school record of 62 feet.
Period 7
The second-place team of Brady Przespolewski and Blake Boudreaux, Team “Slime SZN,” had an outstanding distance of 61 feet 6 inches.
Period 1
Team “Rodent Car” with Gavin Drake and Xavier Ross had the period 1 winning distance of 60 feet.
Period 1
The second-place team was the “Speed Mavericks” with Chris Teal and Kallan Sparks. They had a great showing of 55 feet.