Set-up Instructions for M: K - 2

Equipment

ItemLocation
4 wheel cart that ejects ball verticallySet 7, Cabinet 2, Shelf 2
Ball to be ejectedSet 7, Cabinet 2, Shelf 2
Metal slug (actuates trigger on cart)Set 7, Cabinet 2, Shelf 2
Ramp for carSet 7, Cabinet 2, Shelf 2
Piece of FoamSet 7, Cabinet 2, Shelf 2
2 C-ClampsClamp Station
Wooden BoardSet 1, Cabinet 1, Top of Cabinet
Duct TapeTLC Desk
2 Lecture BenchesRoom 3, Room 5, or prep area

Set-up Instructions:

1. Place ramp on the far edge of one of the benches and fix it to the table using duct tape.

The ramp is duct-taped to the table.

2. Place the metal slug approximately 14 inches from the end of the ramp and fix in place using a piece of duct tape bubbled to the back.  

The slug is taped to the table 14 inches from end of ramp.

3. Slowly guide the car down the ramp and over the slug to insure that it is placed in such a way that it will actuate the trigger on the ball; adjust position accordingly.

4. Fix the wooden board to the far edge of the second bench with the C-clamps.  Place the foam in front of the board to act as a bumper during the demonstration.

A bumper is created at the end of the path using foam and a wooden board.

5. Locate the red arrow on the ball.  Align the ball so that the red arrow is on its underside, pointing in the direction OPPOSITE of the car's intended motion.  Push down on the spring, and manually set the trigger on the underside of the car.

The location of the red arrow is shown on the ball