Description

Looking for a high-engagement STEM activity that’s easy to prep and packed with science? This Wind-Powered Race Car STEM Challenge is the perfect hands-on activity to wrap up your science unit, and it makes a great end-of-the-year STEM activity!

Students will design, build, test, race cars powered by wind from a box fan—exploring key science concepts like force, motion, and energy while using the engineering design process.

This resource is easy to prep with clear directions, editable worksheets, a CER writing activity and built-in reflection opportunities.

Materials needed: box fan, meter sticks, tape, construction paper, straws

What’s Included in this Wind-Powered Race Car STEM activity:

• Editable PowerPoint presentation that is easily converted to Google Slides
• Brainstorming worksheet
• Race day recording sheet
• Differentiated CER worksheets and sample answer key
• Student reflection page

Why Teachers Love This Wind-Powered Race Car STEM Activity:

• No-prep & easy to implement—just print and go!
• Encourages critical thinking and real-world problem solving
• Includes a built-in CER writing prompt to strengthen science literacy
• Great for end-of-the-year activities or STEM days
• Differentiation tips help you reach all learners