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HOW TO… Practical projects to try at home

MAKE A WIND-POWERED CAR

Design and build your own personalised vehicle that rolls with the wind
1 GATHER YOUR MATERIALS Make sure you have all your materials before beginning. An adult should accompany you with sharp tools.
2 CRAFT THE BODY Using the cardboard, cut out a large rectangle to form the body of your car. The size can vary, but it should be similar to your A4 sail size, or slightly smaller.
3 ATTACH THE AXLES   Tape two straws to the bottom of the cardboard, along the shorter ends of the rectangle. These should be parallel to each other.
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