Cardboard Tube Racing Car Track

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Fun Hands on Activities with Kids

Explore Physics Concepts with a DIY Cardboard Tube Racing Car Track

We offer the printable PDF file to promote kids’ observation skills. They can observe that the steeper the incline, the faster an object travels.

Main Idea

This exciting STEM activity will help children learn which types of toy cars are faster than others and how the angle of the tube affects their speed.

Activity Prep

  • Long cardboard tube (Poster Tube) *If it is not available, you can use a large piece of cardboard instead.

  • Toy cars

  • Download & print the PDF below

How We Play

We found a long cardboard tube in our garage and used it for a car racing activity. If it is not available, you can use a large piece of cardboard instead!

A preschool-age child is excited and enjoying the activity, and they can observe that the steeper the incline, the faster an object travels.
A preschool-age child is excited and enjoying the activity, and they can observe that the steeper the incline, the faster an object travels.

We offer the printable PDF file to promote kids’ observation skills. They can observe that the steeper the incline, the faster an object travels.

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