Course Level
CS1
Knowledge Unit
Fundamental Programming Concepts
Collection Item Type
Project
Synopsis

In this project, students are asked to examine the cost of modifications done to a car and the impact on its fuel efficiency. Using python, students use certain functions such as number of miles driven per year, current mpg, cost (in dollars) of a gallon of gasoline, cost of the modification, and percent increase in mpg after the modification, in order to determine how long it will take the owner of the car to recoup their investment.

Engagement Highlights

This project asks students to analyze the benefits of modifying a car to improve fuel efficiency and to determine the amount of time it would take for this investment to pay off for its owner. In this way, this project uses Meaningful and Relevant Content as well as Interdisciplinary Connections.

Materials and Links

Computer Science Details

Programming Language
Python

Material Format and Licensing Information

Creative Commons License
CC BY