Agricultural Mechanics / Woodshop Mr. Weaver 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.
Problem Solving Engineering Principle No. 1: Mass Car #1 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 #2
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