The
best of the Best
Ron Mastine
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Introduction |
What if you could design "the best of the best" vehicle? The best car, the best bike, the best truck, ...you choose.
But, the best how? The fastest, the toughest, the best designed, the most environmentally friendly, ... you choose again.
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Task |
In this SPEAQ-quest, you will work with a team of co-workers from the class to develop "the best of the best" vehicle according to you - the fastest car, the toughest truck or trail bike, the most environmentally friendly vehicle your imagination and research can bring you to create.
You will look at some of the best vehicles in the categories you choose and by bringing together their best points, create "the best of the best".
Then, using a variety of possibilities, you will present your creation to the world and tell us all why it is the best in each way that distinguishes it from others.
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Process: leading to a Product that responds to the Task |
Begin by choosing a "pit crew" that will put together your best of best.
You may be as many as four members that will share the responsibilities of developing this super vehicle. Each member is responsible for 5 innovations that enhance the vehicle.
Together, define what makes your vehicle so special and start some research.
Your (vehicle) ___________________ is the best (how) _______________________ .
| positive | comparative (2) | superlative (3+) |
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| good | better | best |
| bad | worse | worst |
| little (amount) | less | least |
| little (size) | smaller | smallest |
| much / many | more | most |
| far (place + time) | further | furthest |
| far (place) | farther | farthest |
| late (time) | later | latest |
| economical | more economical | most economical |
| comfortable | more comfortable | most comfortable |
| fast | faster | fastest |
Refer to this page to learn more about the superlative( how to say things like fastest, most economical, etc.)
Find those super parts and aspects that distinguish your vehicle from all others. Here are some ideas:
Super Cars - http://www.gizmag.com/tag/automotive/8/
World’s first Hydrogen Luxury Performance Automobile – the BMW Hydrogen 7
Thrust SSC - World's fastest Vehicle 750+MPH!!!
Rinspeed sQuba Concept Diving Vehicle
All Terrain Vehicle Off-road vehicle LITVINA Virtual Prototype Space Vehicle
Auto Maker Earns Top Vehicle Safety Awards
The Visual Dictionary: Transport
The Visual Merriam-Webster
Use this organiser or create your own, to name and describe the elements of your "best of best".
Use pictures or
draw pictures to "assemble" the best parts.
Next, create a 1-page magazine or newspaper ad for your "Best of best" vehicle.
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Finally present your vehicle.
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Conclusion |
Is your choice of the best - subjective or objective? Discuss arguments for each alternative. Is it all just a matter of taste or personality or something else?
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Evaluation |
Project Rubric
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Criteria Level |
Insufficient |
Acceptable (60 – 75) |
Well-done (76 – 95) |
Excellent (95-100) |
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Innovations show thought and creativity |
Absence of or near absence of… |
Evidence of some… |
Several elements in support of … |
Thorough, insightful, complete, … |
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Well-explained with appropriate language |
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Ad illustrates elements and captures attention |
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Use of appropriate resources including an organizer |
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Active and articulate participation in discussion |
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