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An Exploration of Automotive Design

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students research varied aspects of car design, and create a new design for the exterior body of a car. Students conduct Internet research, respond to writing prompts, and analyze, evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources. They participate in class discussion, create a design for a car exterior, evaluate group work and create a presentation.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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2 days
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