Energy in Motion
Grade Levels: 10-12
Engineering and design
Subject: Physics and Engineering
Program Description: Engineers, fabricators, designers and mechanics work together on every aspect of racing – the car, track, tools, and overall experience. Students will explore how energy is a key factor in NASCAR and how to push the car to its maximum potential by solving a problem and building a solution. They must imagine, design, test and improve their solutions. Students will devise two different systems to propel their car. Students will take projects back to school to continue revising their solutions.
Curriculum Standards:
National: HS-PS3-1; HS-PS3-3; HS-PS3-4
North Carolina: PS.PSc.7; PS.Phy.6
South Carolina: P-PS3-1; PS3.A-D; ETS1.A-C; ETS2.B