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Physics, Technology and Engineering in Automobile Racing

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Start your engines! This five-lesson unit introduces physics and Newton's laws through automobile racing. Each lesson includes background information, a student worksheet, and an answer key. There are also culminating project ideas, extension activities, and a final assessment.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
force, work, energy, power, motion, automobiles, mechanical engineering, newton's laws of motion, newton's first law of motion, newton's second law of motion, newton's third law of motion, newtonian mechanics, bernoulli's principle, air pressure, aerodynamics, acceleration
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Take the class on a virtual field trip of the places listed in the resource, especially if going on a real field trip is not ideal
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure to read extension ideas before starting the unit
  • Field trip ideas are located in MI, NC, TX, and FL but is not necessary for completing other parts of the activity
  • Individuals should have background knowledge in algebra concepts
Pros
  • Offers many extension ideas for group or individual work
  • Includes a timeline of auto racing history and a glossary with key terms
Cons
  • None