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TurboTrack Dynamics Cart for Physics

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Submitted by PocketLab on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 22:01

We've turbocharged some of the most classic (boring?) physics experiments with the brand new PocketLab TurboTrack. It's a fast, fun, physics playground for hands-on science.

Turbo track


Using Hot Wheels track and PocketLab track connectors, the TurboTrack allows students to creatively investigate classic concepts in force, motion, energy, momentum, engineering, and more.


Watch to learn more about the PocketLab TurboTrack

 

Clifton Roozeboom, PocketLab CEO and Co-Founder: 
"We set out to design a kit that would make physics and engineering more fun and interesting and accessible to all students...While the cart and some of the other pieces look simple, they are the results of many, many iterations and design tests."


The PocketLab TurboTrack Features

  • Collect PocketLab data on position, velocity, acceleration, energy and more every TurboTrack experiment
  • Customize your track to explore questions you're curious about
  • Engineer roller coasters 
  • Build cars powered by magnets, elastic launchers, and wind-power
  • 3D print more track connector stations or customize your own
  • Add unlimited Hot Wheels track to extend your roller coasters, or other creative ideas. 
  • Learn about force, motion, collisions, energy, engineering, and more!
 

 

TurboTrack gif

 


What's Included?

  • 2 HotRod carts to use with PocketLab Voyager
  • 6 feet of Hot Wheels Track
  • 2 types of pulleys for Atwood machines and other experiments
  • 4 magnets for building magnetic powered carts
  • 6 interchangeable bumpers for different types of collisions

  • 6 interchangeable bumpers for different types of collisions
  • 1 elastic energy cart launcher
  • 1 track pillar for ramp and roller coaster design activities
  • 2 collision and crash stations
  • Weights for HotRod carts and pulley system
  • 7+ NGSS aligned lesson plans covering a range of Physics and Physical Science topics
 

 

TurboTrack Kit

The PocketLab TurboTrack in the Classroom: Alignment to NGSS and other Physics Standards

The kit includes everything you need to teach seven NGSS Middle School Physical Science performance expectations, in addition to numerous high school physics activities, while integrating all four Engineering Design standards.

Customize your turbo track

Real Data, Not Simulations

Every activity involves real-world data collection of physical phenomenon so your students can learn hands-on.

Backed by Research

Lessons for the TurboTrack were developed in projects with the Department of Education Institute of Educational Sciences and the National Science Foundation SBIR program

Physics Concepts

Some of the Physics concepts covered by the PocketLab TurboTrack: 

  • Position, velocity, and acceleration
  • Energy and momentum
  • Elastic and inelastic collisions
  • Forces acting at a distance
  • Energy transfer
  • Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Harmonic motion
  • Roller coaster, crash cushion, and bumper design
 

Build the Kit Yourself, For Free

Turbotrack parts

Do you have your own 3D printer? If so, you can 3D print all of the custom track stations and connectors yourself to build your own kit. We've made all of the 3D printer files available for free on our Thingiverse page. Click here to learn how to build the kit for free. Or click here to purchase your own today!

 


 

turbo track 1

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