Simple Machine - Tiny Wagon
Simple Machine: Wheel and Axle Mini Wagon
Materials
Materials List
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- 2 Toothpicks
- Glue or Tape
- Ruler (optional)
- Pencil
Cardboard
- Measure out a rectangular base. Make sure that the width of the cardboard is smaller then the length of your toothpicks.
- Add a 1 1/2 inches to your cardboard rectangle that you just measured.
- Cut four circles that are all the same size (I did 2 inches).
- Mark the middle of your circles.
- Cut 1 inch by 1 inch squares into each of your rectangles corners
Tape Time
- Grab your cardboard rectangle and fold up your flaps, using tape or glue secure them to each other.
- Using a tooth pick, poke holes in the middle of your circles (where you made the mark).
Toothpicks
- Place your cardboard circles on both ends of your toothpicks.
- Make sure that your cardboard box will fit in between your circles, on top of the toothpicks.
- Place a piece of tape or a drop of glue on the ends of your toothpick to make sure your wheels won't fall off (optional).
Completed Wagon
- Flip your box upside down and place your wheels and axles evenly spaced on top.
- Using a piece of leftover cardboard cut two small strips.
- Place a strip over each toothpick.
- Secure them with tape or glue.
Congratulations! You've finished your wheel and axle simple machine mini wagon!