ScoutAndDadTeam wrote:We did this last year. The kids had a great time. The lighter and more aerodynamic you make the car the faster it will go.
When all the racing is done you can give the spent cartridges to the boys for souvenirs.
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The Science of Speed
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Finally, a standards-based, engaging curriculum centered on the design, construction, and racing of CO2-powered dragsters! The Science of Speed is a physical science investigation that weaves together fun and exciting activities in math, science, technology, and technical writing. Your students will hardly realize they’re learning as they explore the finer points of aerodynamic design, car construction, and data analysis that occur prior to "A Day at the Races," a culminating activity sure to be a hit with all students.
The 32-hour Science of Speed process (actual time depends on the tools used and the type of competition) is detailed in a comprehensive teacher’s guide that includes a step-by-step explanation of what to expect and do during each of the 16 phases. Phase 1, the introductory Zoon Air Car activity, helps start the students on the path to understanding the basics of car design, motion, forces, and transfer of energy. From there, students design, construct, test, and modify their CO2 vehicles, adhering to design rules and specifications along the way. A video overview; blackline and color masters of 15 custom worksheets; and several sample competition brackets save you time and effort and eliminate guesswork. Students store their worksheets and designs in a cool portfolio that simplifies assessment and review.
The inclusion of detailed correlations to national standards and assessment rubrics helps shift your focus from administrative duties to quality time teaching students as they craft their cars. The Science of Speed, written and developed by Brad Blue (a veteran teacher with years of dragster-design and competition experience), is a tried-and-true curriculum designed to work with Pitsco dragster kits, packs, race systems, and accessories. Includes the following:
Comprehensive teacher’s guide
Video overview
Blackline and color masters of worksheets
Assessment rubrics
30 student portfolios
100 sheets of grid paper (11" x 17")
The Science of Speed Poster
Zoon Air Car Pack (supplies to make 30 cars)
5 Metric Dragster Go/No Go Gauges
Correlations to national standards (math, science, technology, and English)