Junior Foundation

Primary Class

Entry-level STEM Project for Elementary Students

Individual or Team (2-4 Members)

Program Overview

The Primary STEM Project gives schools the chance to apply real life skills in the classroom. Students design, make, test a model car and then race their finished models on a 10 meter track.

9-11
Target Age
Paper Engineering
Core Focus
Primary Class paper-engineered race car - student-designed paper vehicle for STEM learning competition
PRIMARY

What Students Will Learn

Design & Build

Build a car chassis by folding a prestamped paper net and create a custom body shell.

Real-World Science

Learn about air resistance, gravity, and air pressure through hands-on activities.

Let's Race

Test aerodynamic qualities on a 10m track and see how ideas come to life.

Project Resources

Materials

Prestamped Paper Chassis
Custom Body Shell Template
Standard Wheels & Axles

Track & Launch

10 Meter Roll-out Race Track
Denford Launch System
Primary Class paper car design templates and materials - pre-stamped chassis and body shells for elementary STEM engineering
Paper STEM Project
Primary

Measurable Learning Outcomes

Students in Primary Class develop foundational engineering thinking through hands-on project work.

Design Thinking

Students learn to sketch, iterate, and refine car designs using templates and hands-on construction.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Teams of 2-4 students work together to build and race, developing communication and leadership skills.

Scientific Method

Test hypotheses about aerodynamics and gravity through racing performance data and observable results.

Problem-Solving

Students diagnose performance issues and implement design improvements based on track testing feedback.

Confidence Building

Presenting their finished car and competing in races builds confidence and public speaking skills.

Pathway to Advanced Classes

Top performers advance to Entry Class (ages 11-14) with 3D CAD modeling and digital design tools.

Ready to Level Up?

Successful Primary Class students can progress to Entry Class to learn professional 3D CAD modeling, 3D printing, and aerodynamic analysis using industry-standard tools.

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