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JAM Sessions: Fruit and Veggie Cars

  • Museum at Prairiefire 5801 West 135th Street Overland Park, KS, 66224 United States (map)

$5 General Admission
FREE for Members

Members will receive their discount by opting to sign in with their membership account during the checkout process and using their membership discount code.

Inspired by a pair of JAM students, we are going to figure out how to make some common fruits and vegetables move on wheels! We will be trying out some different types (including bananas, carrots, potatoes, and cucumbers) to see which ones work best. Just as with a more traditional car design, you have to think like an engineer and consider what makes for a good vehicle. How much does the object weigh overall? Is one end heavier than the other? Is it aerodynamic? What are the wheels made of? With so many types of fruits and vegetables to work with, there are a lot of things to think about when trying to make your food move.

Class is at 10:15 am


PLEASE NOTE:

  • We require a 24 hour cancellation notice for Little Explorers Club and JAM Sessions reservations via emailing info@visitthemap.org. Please include the name on the reservation, number of students, date and time of the class.

  • Please help create an outstanding learning environment by limiting disruptions in the classroom! 

  • Parents are, of course, always welcome to remain in class but should a parent choose to step out, we have provided a seating area just outside the classrooms. Parents and siblings are also welcome to explore our Discovery Room or the rest of the Museum until the class concludes.

 
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