STEM Magnetic Raceway (view)

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Materials
Keywords:
Stem, PASTEM, Geometry, Area and Perimeter, Magnetism, Magnetism Activity
Alignment:
CCSS.Math.Content.4.G.A.1, CCSS.Math.Content.4.MD.A.3, NGSS.4.PS3.4
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Summary

In this activity, students will use their knowledge of area and perimeter to create a racetrack. Once they have the correct specifications they will guide their car through the track using the properties of magnets.