Students in Mr. John Opramolla’s Junior Physics class were asked to build mousetrap powered cars.  According to Mr. Opramolla students had to apply many physics principles in designing their projects. Their projects were evaluated on the following criteria:  Construction, Appearance, and Function – distance traveled, function –how straight the car traveled, and a trigger to start the car. 

Mr. Opramolla hopes to allow students to experience physics rather than study physics though a book.  Next stop the INDY 500!