The Science of Racing: Hitting Your Marks on the Drag Strip
Science: Physical Science: Forces and Motion
Science: Physics: Forces and Motion
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Functions and Relations
Math: Middle Grades Math: Ratios and Proportional Relationships
6-8
9-12
9-12
75 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
2.1
Lessons
TNS
The Science of Racing: Hitting Your Marks on the Drag Strip
Activity Overview
As you’ll see in this investigation, not all drivers are created equal. Using data, your objective is to figure out who is the best driver and what is the best possible drive time along the drag strip.
Before the Activity
Use the assessment questions before and after the activity.
During the Activity
All instructions for the activity are included in the attached documents.
After the Activity
Use some of the pre-assessment questions as post-assessment for this activity.
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During the Activity Files
Science: Physical Science: Forces and Motion
Science: Physics: Forces and Motion
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Functions and Relations
Math: Middle Grades Math: Ratios and Proportional Relationships
6-8
9-12
9-12
75 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
2.1
Lessons
TNS
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