The
Design and Engineering of the
"Veggie Mobile"
Automotive Technology Students
Veggie
Car Proposal – 1st Quarter Alternative Assessment
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment/assessment is to develop a three-phase proposal/bid that uses both innovation and invention to create the “ultimate green car.” Current technology (Power Point, Front Page, Flash, Video - Combination) must be used to present the proposal to the class/judges with the following guidelines. (Groups of 3 or less)
Presentation Date: Monday, November 5th
Phase 1: “Fossil fuel efficiency”
With a $500 maximum budget, create the most fossil fuel efficient car possible
1) No alteration of current fuel system
2) No alteration of body frame
3) Simplicity in design and implementation
Required elements – (Double-sided sheet)
1) Project Description
2) Scientific Research/Evidence
3) “Blue-prints”
4) Parts List
5) Budget
6) APA – Works Cited
Phase 2: “Fossil fuels forgotten”
With a $750 maximum budget, create a car that is not reliant on fossil fuels.
1) Current fuel system lines must be used
2) No alteration of engine, injectors, current set-up
3) Simplicity in design and implementation
Required elements – (Double-sided sheet)
1) Project Description
2) Scientific Research/Evidence
3) “Blue-prints”
4) Parts List
5) Budget
6) APA – Works Cited
Phase 3: “The Green Machine”
With a $2000 budget, create a car that is designed to attract attention, promote “green” and serves as a billboard for science/autos education within Petoskey Public Schools.
1) Present themes of “Green” and “Petoskey Public Schools”
2) Promotes car website
3) Entertains while attracting attention
4) Shows creativity, innovation and simplicity
Required elements (Double-sided sheet)
1) Project Description
2) Scientific Research
3) “Blue-prints”
4) Parts List
5) Budget
Persuasive Presentation
Using current technology and within a timeframe of 4 minutes – 30 seconds, your group must present your three phase proposal to the judges. Technology must be an integral part of your presentation as the proposals will be displayed on the car website.
Required elements
1) Each group member must orally present one phase of proposal
2) Three page (8.5” X 11”) /double sided/stapled proposal highlights must be presented to judges prior to presentation.
3) Presentation must be burned on C.D. for further grading and attachment to car website
4) Follow attached rubric for persuasive presentation
Grading
Individual (75% of Grade)
1) Double-sided information sheet (35 points)
2) Individual Presentation of proposal (40 points)
3) Group Total – Competition (25 points)
4) Extra Credit – Top Proposal Overall (5 points) Phase 1, 2, 3 (3 points)
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Individual Presentation Rubric for Project |
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Presentation Voice |
Presentation
shows excellent authority, eye contact, volume, articulation, pace, tone
and enthusiasm. |
Presentation
shows good authority, eye contact, volume, articulation, pace, tone and
enthusiasm. |
Presentation shows some authority, eye contact, volume, articulation, pace, tone and enthusiasm. | Presentation shows poor authority, eye contact, volume, articulation, pace, tone and enthusiasm. |
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Persuasiveness |
Makes a dramatic and compelling argument | Argument shows evidence of persuasion | Shows little evidence of persuasion | Is not persuasive in presentation |
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Innovation/Invention |
Presents original ideas that show a high level of thinking. Highly inventive/innovative. | Shows some originality. Ideas aren’t truly original, but show innovative thought. | Very little original thought. General ideas. | No innovative or original ideas expressed |
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Scientific Research and Organization |
Research validates
idea. Uses support to
presents findings, conclusions, and recommendations convincingly |
Presents finding and
recommendations in an organized manner |
Presents findings
and conclusions with some organization |
Presentation is not
organized or researched to validate findings. |
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Use of Technology |
Uses technology as a highly effective tool. Brings presentation to life. Animated! | Technology enhances the message. Used as an effective tool. | Uses technology to some extent to demonstrate the proposal. | Does not use technology in a persuasive manner |