This should be written down to be turned in. The object is to have the partners kinetic sculpture go the farthest, fastest, and straightest without wrecking or not functioning properly. Tape a line down to show where the kinetic sculpture must leave the hand of the pushing partner. Chemistry students will record on the Statistical Observation Sheet the time, distance, and straightness of each kinetic sculpture to determine the winners. Design schematics, kinetic sculptures, Facts Sheets, and Statistical Observation Sheet will be displayed within an area of the school to be viewed by all.
Kinetic sculptures are people-powered vehicles and works of art.
These artful machines are mainly constructed out of new or recycled bicycle, motorcycle, or power lawn gears and parts. Then they are transformed into moving, artistic sculptures. With the help of foam blocks or other positive floatation devices they are hopefully made seaworthy for the dangerous water crossing portions of the race course. While creating its own 26-year history, the Kinetic Sculpture Race has changed the history of the town of Ferndale, California where the first race was run in 1969 and where the race course still concludes to this day. It all began in 1969 when Ferndale, California artist Hobart Brown decided to make his son Justin's tricycle look a little more interesting.