Modified Cars

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Modified Cars

• DC Dragsters

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Procedure

• Choose a partner. (1s ok 3s not ok)
• Develop a plan for a car (1 class)
• Research and Design
• List of materials
• Who supplies materials components
• We have access to the production lab on Days 1
  and 2 (Beginning next cycle)

3
Procedure

• Use a motor of your choice
• With your partner you must build an electric car
  made for speed.
• Cars must have a switch to start the car and have
  a light on the car

4
Procedure

• We will begin construction of the cars on Monday
  May 2nd and end construction Thursday May 16th.
• We will race the cars on Thursday May 16th
  during second period of the double.

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Procedure

• Also, each group is to design a race track.
• The track that is chosen will be built and the
  winners will be assessed 5 Bonus points.
• Keep in mind the cars do not have steering

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Materials

• Any materials from previous cars
• Motor
• Batteries, wires, lights and switches
• Scrap wood from the lab or materials brought from
  home.

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Rubric (Evaluation)
5 15 30 50
Project Effectiveness Has limited or no effectiveness Works but has many problems Is in working order with minimal problems Results are elegant, sophisticated and/or comprehensive
Format Does not include appropriate elements or is incorrect Includes several incorrect, inappropriate, or ineffective elements Elements are generally used effectively, appropriately, and correctly Elements are used to enhance, clarify, and emphasize