Bear Race Time

Bear Race Time, a Bear Elective Adventure

The Bear Cub Scout handbook says,”There are many ways to make things go — electricity, fuel, and batteries, to name a few. Did you know that you have the power to make a boat sail in the water or that a car can move using the force of gravity?

Propulsion is what gives an object (such as a plane, car, or boat) the power to move. You will learn different ways to make and propel vehicles. Think about how the shapes of cars, boats, and planes affect the distance they can go. In this Adventure, you’ll explore how you can use the air in your lungs, the force of gravity, and the power of your imagination to make things go.“

Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!

Requirements:

1. With an adult, build either a The Pinewood Derby® and Raingutter Regatta™ .

2. Learn the rules of the race for the vehicle chosen in requirement 1.

3. Identify how you could increase the speed of your chosen vehicle.

4. Before the race, discuss with your den how you will demonstrate good sportsmanship during the race.

5. Participate in a Pinewood Derby or a Raingutter Regatta.