Exploring Technology Final Evaluation The CO 2 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 Exploring Technologies Final Summative 1
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 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 Exploring Technologies Final Summative 2
MANUFACTURING RUBRIC CO 2 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 Used materials and or time wastefully. Materials and time used fairly effectively Used materials and time effectively Highly effectively use of time and Craftsmanship Evidence of poor material planning. Workmanship somewhat consistent Planning evident in time and material use Consistent workmanship. 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. Exploring Technologies Final Summative 3
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 Use of Layers (Depth and Perspective) The use of layers to The use of layers to The use of layers to The use of layers to create depth and create depth and create depth and create depth and realism was realism was realism was realism was performed with performed with performed with great performed with some moderate outstanding Integrating Images (Photo realism) some moderate great outstanding Use of Effects (Enhancements) with some with moderate with great with outstanding 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 Use of Layers (Depth and Perspective) Integrating Images (Use of clip art, photos, and self generated) Use of Effects (Enhancements) Overall Aesthetics The use of layers to The use of layers to The use of layers to create depth and create depth and create depth and perspective was perspective was perspective was performed with performed with performed with great some moderate some with some An adequate document was created. moderate with moderate A satisfactory document was created. great with great A good document was created. The use of layers to create depth and perspective was performed with outstanding outstanding with outstanding An outstanding document was created ATTACH THIS SHEET TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR EVALUATION Exploring Technologies Final Summative 4
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 Development of Ideas At least two Some thumbnail Several thumbnail thumbnail sketches sketches completed sketches completed completed Sketch Quality Sketches are not neat Sketches are somewhat neat and can be understood. Concept Drawing Detail Format Scale and Dimensioning Sketches are neat and easily understood. Little detail in Some detail in Poor use of title Poor use of Adequate use of title Adequate use of Drawing quality Drawing is not neat. Drawing is somewhat neat AutoCAD Working Drawing Detail Format Scale and Dimensioning Accuracy Drawing shows enough detail for construction of project Proper use of title Proper use of scale and Drawing is neat and clean. Little detail in Some detail in Poor use of title Poor use of with little accuracy. Adequate use of title Adequate use of with some accuracy. Drawing shows enough detail for construction of project Proper use of title Proper use of scale and with a high level of accuracy. Several unique thumbnail sketches completed Sketches are neat and easily understood. Detailed notes included Colour used High level of detail in title dimensioning Drawing is exceptional. High level of detail in title dimensioning with an exceptional level of accuracy ATTACH THIS SHEET TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR EVALUATION Exploring Technologies Final Summative 5
Timeline for Project Day Task Description 1-2 December 18 th and 19 th Introduction Discussion of project and begin research and sketching 2-5 December 19 th to 21 st Design Research and Sketching 6-16 January 7 th to 21 st Construction Students rotate through areas to complete tasks 17 January 22 nd Testing Student s test car 17 18 January 23 rd and 24 th Final day Last day to hand in work Note: January 24 th is the Tutorial Day Mr. Stemmler Room 1718 Mr. Pattison Room 1716 Task Task AutoCAD Drawing CorelDRAW Titlepage/Button PhotoShop Image Test Prior to Racing Cut out rough shape Shape, Sand & Custom Graphics Assemble Test Prior to Racing Exploring Technologies Final Summative 6