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Transportation Systems  

  Inquiry Based Unit
Essential Question
What happens when you change wheel and tire sizes on a vehicle?
Critical Questions
 
 Facilities
  • An area with computers, where small groups can work together
  • A classroom where all teams can come together to collaborate on their findings
  • A lab area large enough to construct the project
Estimated time:
 About 30 classroom hours, with additional out-of-class time.

Student knowledge/
skill level:
  Beginner
  Novice
  Experienced
  Expert

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 Assessments
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