Mousetrap Car Experiment Kit

Mousetrap Car Experiment Kit for STEM Projects | Complete Physics Build Kit

This mousetrap car experiment kit is a hands-on way to explore energy, motion, and engineering design through a simple build-and-test activity. Designed for classroom and homeschool use, the kit provides the essential components needed for a one-afternoon science project, allowing students to construct a working car powered by stored energy in a mousetrap. The straightforward materials make it easy to assemble while still encouraging creativity and problem-solving.

Mousetrap Car Kit Includes:
• Balsa wood (1 foot length)
• Graphite tube (axle component)
• Mousetrap
• Super glue
• Precision hobby knife (X-Acto style)

This kit supports physics lessons on potential and kinetic energy, friction, and mechanical advantage. Students can experiment with different designs to see how changes in structure affect distance and speed, making it a flexible and engaging STEM activity.

Did You Know? A mousetrap stores potential energy in its spring, and when released, that energy is converted into motion—powering the car forward without any batteries.