WV State Standards: Technology: 21C.O.9-12.1, 21C.O.9-12.3 National Standards:  Science: 12, 13 Technology: 1, 2, 3 Blooms Taxonomy: Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis 21st Century Skills: Communication, Critical Thinking & Systems, Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution, Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity, Interpersonal and Collaborative, Self Direction

Overview:

In this lesson, students will give an oral presentation on their design and race their cars against competing designs.

Objective(s):

21C.O.9-12.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.

21C.O.9-12.3 The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.

Time Required:

Two 45 minute class periods

Pre-Requisite Skills:

Students should have created their electric powered cars

21st Century Tools:

• Computer with Internet access
• LCD projector

• Completed electrical powered car
• Measuring device (meter stick, etc)
• Timing device (stopwatch, etc)

Procedure:

1. Have students give an oral presentation summarizing their work during the design of the car.
2. Race all the designed cars and evaluate their performance.

For students that are further interested in this project there is an electric car competition through Case Western Reserve University. Click on this link to view more information.

Assessment is based on the presentation of the information gathered.