Plan
| Week 1 |
Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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| Phase |
Project Activities
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| Activities |
Project Kick-Off and Overview
Activity
Dragster Design Process Recap
Activity
Group Formation and Problem Definition
Activity
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Understanding Forces and Constraints
Activity
Research Aerodynamics
Activity
Exit Ticket Reflection
Activity
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Brainstorm Design Concepts
Activity
Sketching Design Ideas
Activity
Group Design Selection
Activity
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Introduction to CAD Software
Activity
Class Practice Model
Activity
Exploration Extension
Activity
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Begin CAD Modeling
Activity
Teacher Feedback
Activity
Goal Setting
Activity
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| Week 2 |
Day 6
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Day 7
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Day 8
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Day 9
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Day 10
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| Phase |
Project Activities
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| Activities |
Model Refinement
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
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Final CAD Adjustments
Activity
Teacher Approval
Activity
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Slicing Software Overview
Activity
Prepare for Printing
Activity
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Begin 3D Printing
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
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Printing and Preliminary Testing
Activity
Log Improvements
Activity
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| Week 3 |
Day 11
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Day 12
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Day 13
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Day 14
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Day 15
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| Phase |
Project Activities
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| Activities |
Model Refinement and Detailing
Activity
Peer Review Session
Activity
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Final Adjustments in CAD
Activity
Teacher Approval Check
Activity
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Slicing Software Introduction
Activity
Prepare for Printing
Activity
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Begin 3D Printing
Activity
Design Reflection
Activity
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Printing Continues
Activity
Mid-Project Reflection
Activity
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| Week 4 |
Day 16
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Day 17
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Day 18
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Day 19
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Day 20
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Project Activities
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| Activities |
Final Print Check and Assembly
Activity
Group Testing and Tuning
Activity
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Mock Race Trials
Activity
Data Analysis and Strategy Development
Activity
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Exhibition Preparation
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
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Final Race Day Preparation
Activity
Reflection Writing
Activity
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Race Day and Exhibition
Activity
Awards and Final Reflections
Activity
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