Electric vehicle solar container device overview lesson plan

Can a student build a solar car?

Your students can still build and test a battery-powered car and apply many of the same engineering principles. Instead of a solar panel, purchase 2xAA battery packs and connect them to the motors. Official kits and parts for the Junior Solar Sprint are available from two vendors, Solar Made and Pitsco.

How do solar cars work?

Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy, which can be used to power machines like motors. They must be connected to the motor by wires which form a circuit. A motor can be used to drive the wheels of a solar-powered car (Figure 1). In order to build a solar car, you need to be familiar with the basic parts that make up the car:

Why should students build solar cars for the Junior Solar Sprint?

Building solar cars for the Junior Solar Sprint creates a hands-on opportunity for students to learn about many scientific and engineering concepts, ranging from solar energy, forces, mechanical efficiency, automotive design, and the engineering design process.

How do I design a solar car?

Car must be able to attach to a guide wire that is 1.5cm off the ground, without untying one end of the guide wire. Every time you work on your solar car project, make an entry in your log. Use the pages in this packet to help you design your car. Pass out copies of the student worksheet.

How do students learn about electric cars?

Speaking: To practise, students are asked to brainstorm advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles, using the expressions from the previous activity. Then, they engage in a pre-listening discussion, answering a few questions given. Listening: Students watch a video called “ How green are electric cars ” and complete 2 activities.

What is included in the EV lesson?

The lesson contains printable and interactive PDFs, as well as a separate set of conversation cards. Students will discuss sustainable products, will learn useful phrases to discuss electric vehicles, will talk about different aspects of EVs, and will learn linking words to contrast ideas (although, despite, in spite of, while, yet).