TSA - (A Technology Student Association Competition Event)

Situation or Problem:

Given teacher information from lecture, word, and powerpoint documents and materials supplied, design, produce working drawings, and produce a fast CO2-powered dragster according to stated specifications and using only certain materials.

Project Description, Design Brief or Purpose:

The teacher will give information by lecture and powerpoint documentation. The students will demonstrate knowledge and application of the design process by documenting the process on powerpoint using the given check sheet as a page by page guide.  (See following check sheet.)  After documenting their process and designing a best option drawing, the students will make a design and draw a CO² Dragster from given materials that will meet specifications.  They will also complete a powerpoint presentation demonstrating their understanding of the physical elements of designing a fast car and show data to back their evaluation, conclusion, and reflection.

This assignment gives the beginning student the essentials in learning the basics in the design process, measuring, basic physics, and computer applications.

Performance Specifications, Guidelines or Rules:

Complete the powerpoint presentation, product, and present the materials in front of the class.  Correct until completed accurately meeting instructor and TSA specifications.

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