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toc =G.R.A.S.P.S= = = ( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace.) Role: Scientists who are entering Ford's prototype contest to win free Fords for life. Audience: Ford Motor Company executives Situation: Ford wants to create a new family car that is so safe, it can survive rolling down a ramp and crashing, and an egg inside won't break! Product/Presentation: Scientists will crash their egg car on the ramp provided by Ford. They will submit a written statement containing information regarding the forces involved in the crash and in their car. They must submit a blue print and explain why they made the material choices they did. Standards (criteria from both rubrics): Product: participation, calculations, scientific concepts, IMovie, Summary, Egg survival. Presentation: CEO/audience professionalism, preparation, enthusiasm, construction, research, planning. ||
 * || Goal: Design the new Ford Taurus that is tops in its class in crash test ratings.

=Introduction= You are scientists in an independent science lab that survives by winning competitions sponsored by large corporations. You specialize in design, which is perfect for the next gravy train that is coming to town! With the economy headed for recession, consumers are looking for an American car manufacturer to produce an inexpensive, high quality sedan. Dr. Theresa's comment: now make a segue from the intro to the task. something like "So here's your chance to save the auto industry and the American economy."

=Task= Studies show that passenger safety is a leading concern for consumers in the market for a new car. Ford Motor Company has announced the need for a newer, safer design for the Ford Taurus, and are willing to fork over a large prize if someone can develop a prototype car that protects an egg during a collision. Contest participants must present a movie of their construction process of an egg car, and a 1-2 page essay explaining their material choices and the laws of physics that they are trying to counter. The car must roll freely down a ramp, crash, and have the egg remain intact. Ford Motor Company executives will watch your presentation and vote on who gets FREE Fords for life!

Dr. Theresa's comment: "a 1-2 page essay" sounds like school. What written statement would accompany a contest submission to Ford? A rationale statement, a justification statement, an abstract,. . . maybe "as part of the contest application process, you must provide a written statement that addresses your material choices and the laws of physics your design counteracts".

=Conclusion= Using Newton's laws of motion, your team has won the contract from Ford, and explored the effects of the rapid acceleration that are present during a collision. You understand what features on a car will protect the passengers, and are now ready to pick your first FREE Ford! Pick it SAFELY!