Learning Goals
Students will be able to design and refine a balloon- or rubber-band-powered transport vehicle to meet a target distance and stopping zone using the engineering design process
Students will be able to measure and calculate distance, time, average velocity, and acceleration for the Precision Transporter trials using motion data
Students will be able to interpret position vs. time and velocity vs. time data from the vehicle tests to describe changes in motion
Students will be able to analyze thrust, friction, gravity, and normal force in the Precision Transporter using free-body diagrams
Students will be able to evaluate design changes such as wheel alignment, axle bearings, tire traction, and drag reduction based on test data
Students will be able to reflect on feedback, failed prototypes, and revision decisions to improve their own learning and contribution to the team
Products
Precision Transporter Physics Lab Report
Students submit a formal lab report proving individual mastery of the vehicle data and physics analysis. The report includes calculations, graphs, force analysis, and an evidence-based explanation of the final design choices.
Precision Transporter Team Design Portfolio and Demonstration
Teams present a shared engineering portfolio and final vehicle demonstration showing collaborative application of the design process. The portfolio documents prototypes, test data, revisions, and a rationale for how the final build meets the target challenge.
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