Materials

• Optional: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series video from 4:02:37 to 4:03:15 to re-introduce NASCAR racing to students
• Slideshow:  Plastic Parts Used in Race Cars
• Video Clip: How It’s Made: NASCAR Car Bodies Play from 0:58 minutes to 2:39 minutes.
• Slideshow: Carbon Fiber Investigation

Carbon Fiber Investigation Materials (each station)

• Prepared fabric on aluminum foil

Teacher setup will require these items:

• 4 pieces of wax paper or aluminum foil per station;
• 7 small pieces of fabric (cotton T-shirt works fine);
• Scissors;
• Small container for mixing glue and water;
• White School Glue;
• Water;
• Paintbrush; and
• Marker or pen-style permanent marker.

• Carbon Fiber Investigation Setup
• Student Worksheet—Carbon Fiber Investigation Data Table and Questions

Materials for Posters or Writing on the Board

• Poster Paper and Markers OR
• Whiteboard and Dry Erase Markers