Mousetrap powered vehicles (MTVs) are an exercise in the application of simple machines on a small vehicle. Students design MTVs powered only by the energy of mousetraps. By changing the length of a lever, the diameter of a wheel or axle, a gear ratio, or other variables, students observe and predict the performance of the vehicles. 
Science • Simple machines • Force and motion • Newton’s laws 
Technology • Problem solving skills • Systems • Troubleshooting 
Engineering • Technological design • Data analysis and prediction • Materials science 
Math • Circumference • Ratios • Measurements MTVs also help students practice cooperative behavior, develop spatial awareness, and learn to budget time. The Seminole SECME students will be building the "Little Moe" MTV kit from Pitsco Education at our next meeting.
Seminole SECME attended the mousetrap vehicle design seminar hosted by Diamond View Elementary. SECME school coordinators for Seminole Ridge Mr. Erich Landstrom and Mr. Ed Batchelor are very proud of work done by Ryan Hamilton and Brandy Milano. GO HAWKS!
Thank you to our hosts Diamond View Elementary, SECME district coordinator Mr. Bruce Wear, Mr. Glenn Cunningham and the engineers from Hazen and Sawyer.
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