Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Differentiation Stations | Engineering Design | Grades 9–12

Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Differentiation Stations is a full set of differentiation stations for Engineering Design (grades 9–12) on Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing.

Pairs with: Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Slide Show Presentation; Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Guided Notes; Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Lesson Quiz; Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Vocabulary Words & Definitions.

Sections: Differentiation Stations; Six-station Differentiation & Technical Inquiry Matrix; Standards Alignment & Accreditation Framework; Lab Station #1; Vocabulary & Terminology; Station Directives & Technical Protocols; Engineering Design Differentiation Stations; 1. Aerodynamic Drag Force (f_d). Sample item: “Question #1: According to the aerodynamic drag equation (F_d = 0.5 rho v² C_d A), how does drag force change if a vehicle doubles its speed from 10 m/s to 20 m/s?”

What's inside: Differentiation Stations (editable .pptx + PDF, 32 slides); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: Aligned to ITEEA Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy for Engineering Design, with embedded engineering design practices and career-readiness skills.

Resource type: Differentiation Stations. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Set up the stations and rotate groups so every student works at the right level of challenge. Built for Engineering Design, grades 9–12.

Format note: These files are delivered in Microsoft Office formats (Word and/or PowerPoint). If you open a worksheet that includes tables in Apple Pages or another non-Microsoft app, table formatting may not display correctly. For best results, use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint (or upload the file to Google Docs). If you run into any formatting issues, contact us and we can send a PDF version.