Description
A fun and educational DIY project that combines science, engineering, and creativity by building a balloon-powered car.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 balloon (any size or color)
- 4 bottle caps (for wheels)
- 2 straws (for axles)
- 1 plastic or foam base (like a cut-up fruit container or cardboard)
- Tape or glue
- Scissors
- A small piece of paper (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Cut your plastic or foam base to the desired size if necessary.
- Take the straws and poke them through the base, ensuring they are parallel and have enough space for the bottle caps.
- Secure a bottle cap on each end of the straw using tape or glue.
- Inflate the balloon and pinch the end without tying it.
- Tape the balloon to the top of the base with the open end pointing towards the back.
- Place your balloon car on a flat surface, release the balloon’s end, and watch it zoom off!
Notes
Customize your design with markers or stickers and experiment with different wheel sizes for varied performance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 car
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg