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'''Pinewood derby''' is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters (packs) of the [[Cub Scouts]] program of [[Boy Scouts of America]]. With the help of adults, Scouts build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles. With the popularity of the pinewood derby, other organizations have developed similar events, and a small industry has developed to provide organizer equipment (e.g. tracks, timers, and scales) and awards (e.g. trophies and ribbons). Similar Cub Scouting events include the [[Raingutter Regatta]] (a race for miniature boats) and the [[Space Derby]] (a race for rubber band-driven propeller shuttles). | '''Pinewood derby''' is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters (packs) of the [[Cub Scouts]] program of [[Boy Scouts of America]]. With the help of adults, Scouts build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles. With the popularity of the pinewood derby, other organizations have developed similar events, and a small industry has developed to provide organizer equipment (e.g. tracks, timers, and scales) and awards (e.g. trophies and ribbons). Similar Cub Scouting events include the [[Raingutter Regatta]] (a race for miniature boats) and the [[Space Derby]] (a race for rubber band-driven propeller shuttles). | ||
== STEAM EVENT == | |||
* '''[[STEAM]] - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics''' | * '''[[STEAM]] - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics''' | ||
One of the reasons for extreme scouting popularity of Pinewood Derby (along with its brother events Raingutter Regetta and Spacewood Derby) is it's masterful combination of all five elements of STEAM education into a very fun event that involves the whole family. | |||
Every cub pack is strongly encouraged to hold one of these events at least. Older units of Scouts, Crews and Ships are encouraged to find a creative way to so something more advanced. | |||
* '''Science:''' - Three race events a are beautiful yet simple demonstration of some important elements of some common physical sciences such as gravity, friction, physics, wind, water, and rubber elasticity. | |||
* '''Technology:''' - Scouts get to see first hand the technology used to create the racetrack. Another example is watching a race judge use the "Slo-Mo" feature of his iPhone to determine the race finisher. | |||
* '''Engineering:''' - Scouts are hands on in designing and building their own racecar, raceboat, or raceship. | |||
* '''Arts:''' - Scouts can paint custom artwork for their racer. Additionally, they can assist with refreshments and decorations for the Derby. | |||
* '''Mathematics:''' - Begin each Derby with a challenge for the scouts to solve the following math problem: "If our racetrack is forty feet long, with the start gate elevated about 5 feet to a 10 degree angle, and the speed of gravity is 32.2 feet per second, whose car will finish first and how fast will it go? | |||
== History == | == History == | ||