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