1. Modified Cars
DC Dragsters

2. Procedure Choose a partner. (1’s ok … 3’s 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.

5. 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

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

7. Project Effectiveness
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