Build a Car with Wheels and Axles

What you need to know before you begin this project:

                • It should take around 1 hour to complete.
                • It is designed to be completed independently by children in grades 3-5
                  and with adult assistance for children in grades K-2.
                • Collect the common household objects on the materials list (see below).
                • The video guides children through the entire project, teaching science
                  concepts along the way. Stopping points are included for each set of building steps.

What you need to know before you begin this project:

  • It should take around 1 hour to complete.
  • It is designed to be completed independently by children in grades 3-5
    and with adult assistance for children in grades K-2.
  • Collect the common household objects on the materials list (see below).
  • The video guides children through the entire project, teaching science
    concepts along the way. Stopping points are included for each set of building steps.

Materials You’ll Need

Once you’ve collected your materials, build your wheels! You can use this template:

You can download the template here.

Watch the video below for instructions on how to make your wheels!

Go to Instagram to share your inventions after class!
Use #lyiwheelandaxle and tag us at @the.league.of.young.inventors

Go to Instagram to share your inventions after
class! Use #lyiwheelandaxle and tag us at
@the.league.of.young.inventors

Want to learn more? Check out these extra videos, games, and activities

This video from MakerClub will teach you a bit more about how wheels and axles work. Watch the video.

SciShow Kids covers the basics on how wheels and axles make work easier. Watch the video.

Want to learn more? Check out these extra videos, games, and activities

This video from MakerClub will teach you a bit more about how wheels and axles work. Watch the video.

SciShow Kids covers the basics on how wheels and axles make work easier. Watch the video.

To download the materials list and extension activities, click here.