The Kingdom and The Keys: Gamified Language Arts

The Mechanic

You are the undisputed master of the socket wrench. 

As the Mechanic you not only know how to get your hands dirty in real cars, you also can explain the history of the vehicles you are working on. 

You know the parts, the cars, the models, the engines. 

You are a true gear head.

A free 3d design program for windows

Bronze

5 Level Reward

Silver

5 Level Reward

Gold

6 Level Reward

Master

8 Levels + 2 Give

Requirements: 


1-2 page review of a car/vehicle of your choice

You must explain in detail:
  • Cost
  • MPG or Distance/fuel
  • Bodystyle
  • Performance (compared to other vehicles in the same class, can be your opinion)
  • Handling/Responsiveness
  • Finish/Color (the one you would like)
  • Year (The release year of the vehicle)
  • Personal Feelings about the vehicle (Tell me why you are writing about this vehicle, what is its sentimental value to you? Is it a racing machine? Was it your first car? Is it your favorite type of plane? Is it the type of ship your grandfather served on in WWII? 

Grammar and Spelling must be correct.


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Requirements: 


1-2 page explanation of an important car part of your choice


You must explain in detail:
  • Inventor
  • Example in a vehicle
  • Timeline of improvements
  • Current state of development
  • Future tech (any new developments with this part)
  • Include at least two cross section images of the part and explain how it functions using your images

Grammar and Spelling must be correct.


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Requirements: 


1 page description of your own design for a car or vehicle


Using the button at the top of this webpage download a 3d design program and use it to build a car


In the program you must design
  • The Body frame
  • Any trim or additions

In the written description you must detail:
  • Cost
  • MPG
  • Bodystyle
  • Permormance (compared to other cars in the same class, can be your opinion)
  • Handling (basic tires the car is usually set with)
  • Finish (the one you would like)
  • Year (The release year of the car)

Grammar and Spelling must be correct.


Upload your work in a word file to your Digital Portfolio
Requirements: 


10 page PPT presenting your vehicle design to possible buyers


In your PPT you must explain in detail:
  • Cost
  • MPG
  • Bodystyle
  • Performance (compared to other cars in the same class, can be your opinion)
  • Handling (basic tires the car is usually set with)
  • Finish (the one you would like)
  • Year (The release year of the car)



You must present this to the class in no more than 10 minutes.

Grammar and Spelling must be correct.


Upload your work in a word file to your Digital Portfolio
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