Adv. STEM-R
CO2 Cars
Required steps for CO2 Cars Project
View the Legacy Project: CO2 Racing Car and complete "CO2 Racing Car Response Sheet". This is a two-sided, on-page handout.
Complete the EdPuzzle "Dr. Zoon: Dragster Production – Design" in Google Classroom
Receive the dragster design sheet and brainstorm. This is an oversized piece of paper. You will need AT LEAST 10 thumbnail sketches ON THIS SHEET even though there are only spaces pre-printed for four. If you don't remember what a thumbnail sketch is, go back to the slides on the webpage titled CO2 Cars. Each thumbnail idea should show two views of your car: The view from the top and the view from the side. Get your thumbnail sketches approved.
Complete Rough Sketch of final idea on the back of your design sheet. Get APPROVAL of the sketch.
Create your final draft of your design on the FRONT of the dragster design sheet. This is going to be the pattern used to cut your wood blank into the body of your car. Keep in mind that the top and side views must be the exact same length. You need to draw your outline carefully because this is going to be exactly how your wood blank will be cut. Get approval before moving on.
Receive dragster materials and complete the steps required before drilling axle holes (transfer design to wood). If you don't remember these steps GO BACK TO SLIDES 6 AND 7 ABOVE. Get approval of your final design (slide 6) before cutting the pattern out of the paper to avoid mistakes and having to do it over.
Once your final design is approved, you will VERY CAREFULLY cut it out and tape it with a very little bit of masking tape to your wood block before tracing the outline onto your block.
View the Legacy Project "Drill Press" and complete the "Drill Press Response Sheet"
Get checked out on the drill press and drill axle holes.
Get assistance from your teacher for cutting the wood on the band saw.
Sand - get approval before priming.
View legacy project “How to Spray Paint” on my website and complete the handout.The legacy project should be on the CO2 Cars page.
Prime.
Watch the legacy projects that show how to paint stripes and fades (ombres).
Use colored pencils to brainstorm ideas for painting. Create at least 10 color schemes. Choose one and get approval.
Paint dragster.
Assemble dragster according to instructions in slide deck: “CO2 Car Wheel Assembly”
Calculate predicted acceleration (complete handout)
