Build a Car with Computational Thinking: Part 1

Use computational thinking strategies to build a wind powered car using decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on computational thinking.
Resource ID#: 215367 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: engineering, wind powered car, car, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, problem solving strategies, algorithm, pattern recognition, abstraction, decomposition
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Computer Science Original Student Tutorials

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