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Explore the principles of CO2 cars, problem-solving steps, evaluate and select between two cars, write a recommendation, and consider factors like Mass, Drag, Friction, and Design when making a decision.
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CO2 Car Selection Objectives: 1. Identify principles that make a good CO2 car. 2. Identify steps in solving a problem. 3. Evaluate two C02 Cars and make a selection. 4. Analyze and write a recommendation. Agricultural Mechanics / Woodshop Mr. Weaver
Review: Scientific Method • Recognize the problem. • Determine your alternatives. • Gather information. • Evaluate the alternatives. • Select a workable solution. • Carry out your solution. • Evaluate your results.
Engineering Principle No. 1:Mass Engineering Principle No. 2:Drag Engineering Principle No. 3:Friction Engineering Principle No. 4:Design Regulations Other Factors (List at least 3 others things to consider, i.e. personal preference, classmates preferences.) Car #1 Car #2 Problem Solving
Forked-Road Method • Car 1 or Car 2? Pick the car you are going to race, when you have totaled all the factors. • Engineering Principle No. 1: Mass • Engineering Principle No. 2: Drag • Engineering Principle No. 3: Friction • Engineering Principle No. 4: Design Regulations • Other Factors (List at least 3 others things to consider, i.e. personal preference, classmates preferences.) 5. 6. 7. Total =
Decision / Recommendation: • Which one did you decide? • Was it the same as your problem solving technique determined? • Write three to four sentences explain what you decided.
Objectives Completed • Identify principles that make a good CO2 car. • Identify steps in solving a problem. • Evaluate two C02 Cars and make a selection. • Analyze and write a recommendation. • THE END