Build a Self Driving Car Game

Build a game board that acts as a system of circuits to alert and navigate around obstacles

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Suggested Materials

  • 2 AA batteries for each board (6 batteries total)
  • battery holders with leads
  • LED
  • cardboard or foamboard
  • foil
  • paper clips
  • masking tape
  • deck of cards for playing the game
Optional
  • popsicle sticks
  • brass fasteners
  • construction paper
  • alligator clips

Difficulty Level

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This design challenge may require moderate motor skills, understanding of some abstract concepts, or uncommon materials to build.

This is the difficulty level for a typical 4th grade classroom. Modify as needed for other age groups.

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