This is such a fun project! When I realized that my students are able to make a cardboard truck project, I didn’t look back! Kids have been making this project for years and each time, they have a great time.

Overview – How to make a cardboard truck project

Decide on a profile

Plan how to attach the sides

Cut and attach parts

Plan for the axle

Add wheels

Decorating the outside

Optional: Add a motor

These motors do not have to be very expensive.

More about this resource

‘Engineer’ Learning Experience

This an engineer learning experience, a part of Innovative Arts Class. Young engineers are posting their work and supporting each other here.

What is this site?

Puzzle Shift Create is a new approach to education. Students learn how to think for themselves and use real tools to create. This site is a resource for these young creators.

This site is 100% free, 100% teacher-owned, and donations keep it online and growing. Please consider donating.

Useful links for teachers:

This site holds the resources for Innovative Arts class, a class that replaced our technology class in our middle school. Students learn to create as engineers, designers, and more. At the same time, we are learning about our brains/mindsets (‘Puzzle‘), engage technology (‘Shift‘) and the creative process (‘Create‘).

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