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Exploring Technology Final Evaluation

The CO2 Dragster

SITUATION BCI Racing is developing a new drag car to add to their successful racing team. You have been asked to design and build a new race car prototype. If your design is chosen you will work closely with BCI Racing in the development of their new car.

CHALLENGE You will design and build a CO2 powered dragster within the given limitations. The dragster will compete in head to head racing against fellow students for a maximum of 2 runs. The dragster with the best time that meets all the specifications will be the winner!

CHALLENGE CRITERIA AND CONSTRAINTS 1. All cars must have 4 wheels. 2. Only the supplied materials may be used in the design and building of the CO2 powered car 3. No fenders, canopies, exhaust or air foils may be added 4. Refer to specification sheet for complete design specs. 5. All dragsters will be able to run but only those that meet all the specifications will be

considered for the competition. 6. No additional or replacement parts available. You must work with the original parts; any lost

or damaged parts are the responsibility of the student.

EVALUATION Design Component 1/3 Manufacturing Component 1/3 Communication Component 1/3

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Specifications Limitations MAX. MIN.

Dragster Body (length) 10” or 254mm 8” or 203 mm

Axle hole position from back end of body 1 1/4" or 32 mm 1 1/4" or 32 mm

Axle hole position from front end of body 1 1/4" or 32 mm 1 1/4" or 32 mm

Dragster Body width at axels -front and back 1 5/8” or 40 mm 1 5/8” or 40 mm

CO2 cartridge housing thickness As supplied 3/16” or 5 mm

Car must be full width as supplied at both wheels for a distance of 13mm or 1/2” on both sides of each axel.

CO2 Car Design Specifications

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CO2 DRAGSTER CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING RUBRIC

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

CO2 Car Appearance & Overall Aesthetics/Finish

The dragster is not is not properly shaped, sanded & paint is not aesthetically pleasing.

The dragster is somewhat aesthetically pleasing in shape, sanding & paint scheme.

The dragster is very aesthetically pleasing in shape, sanding & paint scheme.

The dragster is very aesthetically pleasing in shape, sanding & paint scheme.

Painting is exemplary.

Conformance to Requirements and Specifications

The dragster meets some of the specifications

The dragster meets most of the specifications

The dragster meets all but one of the specifications

The dragster meets all of the specifications

Craftsmanship

Used materials and or time wastefully.

Evidence of poor material planning.

Materials and time used fairly effectively

Workmanship somewhat consistent

Used materials and time effectively

Planning evident in time and material use Consistent workmanship.

Highly effectively use of time and

Materials.

Planning very evident in time and material use.

Excellent workmanship.

Work Ethic/ Safe application of Tools

Student not on task and needs reminders on safe uses of tools.

Student usually on task and uses tools in a safe and proper manner.

Student on task and uses tools in a safe and proper manner.

Student always on task, uses tools in a safe and proper manner and assists in producing a safe and productive work environment.

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CO2 DRAGSTER CHALLENGE Communication Technology Component Dragster Challenge Title Page

1. Design a Title page for the drawings including the following: a. A CorelDRAW logo for your race team (may also be used in a “button”) b. A Photoshop image in the theme of CO2 car racing

2. Title page must at least 300 dpi.

Photoshop Rubric

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Use of Layers (Depth and Perspective)

The use of layers to create depth and realism was performed with some success.

The use of layers to create depth and realism was performed with moderate success.

The use of layers to create depth and realism was performed with great success.

The use of layers to create depth and realism was performed with outstanding success.

Integrating Images (Photo realism)

Images were integrated with some success.

Images were integrated with moderate success.

Images were integrated with great success.

Images were integrated with outstanding success.

Use of Effects (Enhancements)

Effects were used with some success.

Effects were used with moderate success.

Effects were used with great success.

Effects were used with outstanding success.

Overall Aesthetics An adequate image was created.

A satisfactory image was created.

A good image was created.

An outstanding image was created

Corel Draw Rubric

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Use of Layers (Depth and Perspective)

The use of layers to create depth and perspective was performed with some success.

The use of layers to create depth and perspective was performed with moderate success.

The use of layers to create depth and perspective was performed with great success.

The use of layers to create depth and perspective was performed with outstanding success.

Integrating Images (Use of clip art, photos, and self generated)

Images were integrated with some success.

Images were integrated with moderate success.

Images were integrated with great success.

Images were integrated with outstanding success.

Use of Effects (Enhancements)

Effects were used with some success.

Effects were used with moderate success.

Effects were used with great success.

Effects were used with outstanding success.

Overall Aesthetics An adequate document was created.

A satisfactory document was created.

A good document was created.

An outstanding document was created

ATTACH THIS SHEET TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR EVALUATION

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CO2 DRAGSTER CHALLENGE Tech Design Component Dragster Challenge Drawings

3. Prepare a set of drawings of your race car a. Prepare thumbnail drawings b. Prepare a concept sketch c. Prepare a 1:2 scale AutoCAD drawing d. Formatted and bound to your created title page

Thumbnail sketches

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Development of Ideas

At least two thumbnail sketches completed

Some thumbnail sketches completed

Several thumbnail sketches completed

Several unique thumbnail sketches completed

Sketch Quality Sketches are not neat Sketches are somewhat neat and can be understood.

Sketches are neat and easily understood.

Sketches are neat and easily understood. Detailed notes included Colour used

Concept Drawing Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Detail Little detail in

drawing. Some detail in drawing.

Drawing shows enough detail for construction of project

High level of detail in drawing.

Format Poor use of title block, layout of views and line types

Adequate use of title block, layout of views and line types

Proper use of title block, layout of views and line types

Exceptional use of title block, layout of views and line types

Scale and Dimensioning

Poor use of scale and dimensioning.

Adequate use of scale and dimensioning.

Proper use of scale and dimensioning.

Exceptional use of scale and dimensioning

Drawing quality Drawing is not neat. Drawing is somewhat neat

Drawing is neat and clean.

Drawing is exceptional.

AutoCAD Working Drawing

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Detail Little detail in

drawing. Some detail in drawing.

Drawing shows enough detail for construction of project

High level of detail in drawing.

Format Poor use of title block, layout of views and line types

Adequate use of title block, layout of views and line types

Proper use of title block, layout of views and line types

Exceptional use of title block, layout of views and line types

Scale and Dimensioning

Poor use of scale and dimensioning.

Adequate use of scale and dimensioning.

Proper use of scale and dimensioning.

Exceptional use of scale and dimensioning

Accuracy Drawing is drawn with little accuracy.

Drawing is drawn with some accuracy.

Drawing is drawn with a high level of accuracy.

Drawing is drawn with an exceptional level of accuracy

ATTACH THIS SHEET TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR EVALUATION

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CO2 DRAGSTER CHALLENGE

Timeline for Project

Day Task Description

1 - 2 December 18th and 19th Introduction Discussion of project and begin research and sketching

2-5 December 19th to 21st Design Research and Sketching

6 - 16 January 7th to 21st Construction Students rotate through areas to complete tasks

17 January 22nd Testing Student’s test car

17– 18 January 23rd and 24th Final day Last day to hand in work Note: January 24th is the Tutorial Day

Mr. Stemmler Room 1718 Mr. Pattison Room 1716

Task Task

AutoCAD Drawing Cut out rough shape

CorelDRAW Titlepage/Button Shape, Sand & Custom Graphics

PhotoShop Image Assemble

Test Prior to Racing Test Prior to Racing