8th Grade
  • Project
  • 1 week

Race Talk: F1 Communication Unleashed

Jose S

Purpose

Explore how effective communication influences the performance and safety of Formula One teams during races. Investigate the roles and responsibilities of team members and how they communicate under pressure. Develop insights through research, reflections, and a multimedia presentation to illustrate the impact of communication on teamwork and decision-making.

Learning goals

Explore how communication influences the performance and safety of Formula One teams by understanding the roles and responsibilities of team members. Develop skills in researching and analyzing real-world examples of communication in high-pressure environments. Enhance your ability to create and deliver a multimedia presentation that effectively communicates complex ideas. Reflect daily on how communication impacts teamwork and decision-making in Formula One racing.
Standards
  • Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
  • Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
  • Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

Products

Throughout this project, you will maintain a daily reflection journal to capture insights on communication's impact on teamwork and decision-making in Formula One racing. By the end of the week, you'll create a multimedia presentation that showcases your research on the roles and responsibilities of Formula One team members, highlighting examples of effective and ineffective communication during races. This presentation will serve as a comprehensive exploration of how communication influences performance and safety in high-stakes racing environments.

Launch

Begin your project by watching a short documentary or video clip highlighting the critical role of communication in Formula One racing. As you watch, jot down initial thoughts and questions about how team members interact during a race. Afterward, participate in a brief discussion to share your insights and curiosities, setting the stage for your week-long exploration of communication in Formula One.

Exhibition

Organize a Formula One Communication Showcase where you present your multimedia presentation to classmates, teachers, and family members. Set up stations that highlight different roles within a Formula One team and demonstrate how communication occurs during a race. Facilitate a Q&A session where attendees can ask questions and discuss the impact of communication on performance and safety. Encourage feedback from the audience to refine your understanding and presentation skills.