Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Wedge-Back Wake Trap & The 60-MPH Velocity-Squared Wall Teacher Discussion Guide | Engineering Design | Grades 9–12

This is the teacher discussion guide, with lesson flow, facilitation questions, anticipated student ideas and model explanations for leading the class discussion for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Engineering Design (grades 9–12) chapter Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing, built around the phenomenon The Wedge-Back Wake Trap & The 60-MPH Velocity-Squared Wall. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Wedge-Back Wake Trap & The 60-MPH Velocity-Squared Wall Presentation; Dragster Aerodynamics & Track Testing Phenomena-Based Lesson: The Wedge-Back Wake Trap & The 60-MPH Velocity-Squared Wall Student Response Sheet.

Sections: Dimension / Standard; Performance Expectation & Practices Alignment; Slides; Segment; Focus Activity & Instructional Goal; Anchoring Driving Question (student Sensemaking):; Teacher Script (read Aloud To Introduce Phenomenon):; Talk Move Category. Sample item: “• Tier 1 Observation: Why were both CO2 dragsters nearly tied during the low-speed launch phase (0–15 MPH), yet diverged dramatically once speeds exceeded 50–60 MPH?”

What's inside: Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .docx + PDF, about 2,196 words, 8 pages); 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: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Teacher Discussion Guide. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Engineering Design, grades 9–12.

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