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- 2nd
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Students, using two dice, participate in a car race game called Cars on the Curve. They predict which car wins the game and records it in their Data Diary. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students discuss safety and style of cars in the 1950's and now. They, in groups, design a car taking style and safety into consideration. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students learn of the rights automobile buyers have when purchasing a car. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete experiments in which they test how mass affects a car's acceleration. They observe and record the results. They analyze the results and discover Newton's Second Law of Motion. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students calculate how much it costs to buy a used car and finance it through a bank. They select a car from the newspaper, conduct Internet research on current auto loan interest information for four different states, and create a spreadsheet to organize the information. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students observe a demonstration of Newton's third law of motion using a small wooden car. They discuss Newton's third law of motion and what happens to motion if the mass or acceleration is increased, construct their car, and record and analyze data after launching the car and observing the results. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students rebuild two different makes of cars. They calculate the cost of rebuilding the car. They create a spreadsheet to track their progress and costs. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students discuss things to consider when purchasing a car. They use newspaper ads to locate a car in their price range. Students use a "Loan Calculation Chart" to estimate monthly payments of their car. Students discuss strategies to use when buying a car. They consult the Kelly's Blue Book to discover a fair price for their car Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students investigate the practice of purchasing a used car with the help of links and resources found in the lesson plan. They conduct research to find the right kind of car using a variety of resources. Students examine data in order to make the most informed decision. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students read and write about current events. They observe pictures of cars and order them from least expensive to most expensive. After discussing luxury cars, students read articles about luxury cars in China. From their reading, students obtain vocabulary words. They match words to definitions and answer questions about the information read. Full Review »
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