Computer Information Tech (2nd) 25-26-2nd Period Assignments

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For this final part of the Dream Car Excel Project, you will create a PowerPoint presentation to present the car you selected as your best choice. You will use information from your Excel workbook, including your car research, 5-year cost analysis, chart, and final decision. Your goal is to explain why your chosen car is the best option based on real numbers, not just personal preference.

Part 2: 5-Year Cost Analysis

In this part of the Dream Car Excel Project, you will create and name it . You will use your from Part 1 and calculate the estimated cost of owning each car for .

Your cost analysis must include gasoline, insurance, transmission fluid, brakes, tires, car payment, and yearly totals. You must use formulas where needed and show the total cost for each car.

This part is important because it helps you see that the cheapest car is not always the best choice. You are using Excel to make a smart financial decision based on real numbers.

Part 1: Car Research

In this part of the Dream Car Excel Project, you will create and name it . You will research online that you would consider buying. Each car must cost .

Your table must include the make, model, cost, new-or-used status, miles (if used), MPG, color, and a picture of each car. After completing your research, choose your and highlight them in your Excel sheet.

Please make sure your work is organized, easy to read, and complete before submitting.

Before we begin working in Excel, you will first research cars that you may want to use for your Dream Car Project. This will help you stay focused during the Excel assignment because you will already have your car information ready.

For this assignment, you will search online for cars that cost . You should choose cars that you would realistically consider buying.

Students will test their group’s slingshot car by measuring distance, time, and velocity. They will collect data from multiple trial runs, observe how force, friction, and design affect performance, and reflect on how engineering improvements can help their car travel farther and move more efficiently. This activity connects classroom learning to real-world applications in physics, engineering, transportation, and product design.

Slingshot Car Project – Part 1: Research and Design

This is a group project. In this first part of the project, your group will research what makes a slingshot car successful and create a PowerPoint presentation showing your best design idea. Your job is to learn how wheel size, weight, friction, materials, and design can affect how a car moves. Then, your group will use that research to plan your own slingshot car before we begin building.

Your PowerPoint must include: what a slingshot car is, at least 4 research findings, the best features of a successful car, the materials provided by the teacher, your group’s own materials list, a labeled design drawing, an explanation of why your design should work, and your sources.

Materials provided by the teacher: 4.5-inch popsicle sticks as needed, 4 wheels, 2 wooden dowel rods (1/8 x 12 inch), 1/2-inch unfinished wood cubes as needed, and 2 disposable drinking straws.

Make sure your slides are neat, clear, and written in your own words. Do not copy directly from websites. Use short bullet points, include images if helpful, and check your spelling and grammar before submitting.