Mouse Trap Physics

Mouse Trap Physics shows students the tips and tricks of building a mouse trap car. this program teaches students the physics of a mouse trap and how to use the information to build a winning mouse trap car.

Using the program, students will understand the following terms and concepts:

Friction - Momentum - Traction - Acceleration - Inerita - Force - Lever - Mass - Pulley - Velocity - Wheel Axle Ratio

Kinetic - Screw - Potential - Fulcrum - Effort Arm - Incline Plane - Newton's Law - Mechanical Advantage

This Windows CD-ROM shows students how to build a mouse trap car from scratch. The program concentrates on explaining how the laws of physics and mechanics affect the performance of a mouse trap car. Actual mouse trap cars in various stages of completion are shown to explain each step.

An online quiz test the student knowledge of physics and mouse trap car building! When the student receives a 70% or better score, they may print a certificate of completion. This certificate shows the program name and their percentage score. A grade book program allows the instructor to view and print exam reports. These reports include questions correct, incorrect, percentage score, time taken on the exam and more!

The program includes an instructor's guide with student worksheets, tests and crossword puzzles.