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Fieldston Middle 8th Graders Send Mousetrap Cars Soaring

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By Gina Iacono
July 5, 2022
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Each year, 8th Graders at Fieldston Middle cap off a physics unit related to motion by designing and building cars powered by mousetraps.

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The project culminates in the mousetrap car race, where the entire 8th Grade gathers in the Varsity Gym to test their creations.

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Students compete at different stations across the gym to see which mousetrap car travels the fastest or the longest distance.

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If a mousetrap car breaks or is damaged during a race, John Baglio, Fieldston Middle Engineering Teacher, is nearby to help with repairs.

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The mousetrap car race is an exciting, fun-filled event that 8th Graders look forward to all year!

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