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Car Crash 

Based on crash testing procedures used in the auto manufacturing industry, this project challenges students to protect a driver (an egg) from harm during a high speed crash into a wall. Students will brainstorm safety mechanisms to include in their cars using the different brainstorming methods presented during class (Free Association, SCAMPER, Random Stimulation, Others’ Points of View, and Cross Fertilization). Students will iterate on their designs by reviewing and evaluating slow motion footage of their crash tests.

Learning
Outcomes

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Brainstorming

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Solution Development

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Objective

The large impact force during the full speed crash can lead to severe damage to the egg.

Constraints

  • Egg must survive the crash (not crack)

  • Egg must see outside

  • Load and unload quickly (no attaching egg to car)

  • Full speed crash (no slowing car down)

 Materials

Materials

Amount

Cost

K’Nex Set

Cup (Seat)

Egg (plastic for testing, real for final)

Dowels

Tape

Straws

Popsicle Sticks

Cotton Balls

Rubber Bands

Cardboard (5”x7”)

Plastic Bag

String

Washers

1

1

1

4

24"

5

1

10

1

24"

5

5

4

$20

$0

$0

$3/each

$1/inch

$3/each

$3/each

$5/each

$1/each

$10

$5

$1/inch

$2/each

K’Nex Base Car

1

$0

Sample Student Work

Resources

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Rubric

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Checklist

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Reflection Slides Template

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