Solar Cars
Racing solar powered cars.
The Kit.
Year 4-10 students: What role does energy transfer play in determining the best way to hypermile our solar powered car? How can we modify seven parameters for an improved speed outcome?
Learning Areas: Technology, Science, Math.
Key Concepts: Unbalanced force, Energy transformation, Movement, Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, Parameters.
Kit Patron: Counties Energy
Classroom availability: 150 Classrooms
Number of students to reach: 4,800
Availability: Term 2, 3, 4 2024
“We love the hands on learning involved in this kit. A fantastic way to teach energy transformation to our practical learners“
What people are saying.
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”This kit allows students to not only learn about renewable energy and engineering but also develop problem-solving skills and creativity. It's a great way to enhance STEM education and inspire future innovators.”
Thrilled to receive this kit
“Students will not only understand the concepts better but will develop crucial skills like critical thinking. It's a fantastic tool for enhancing physics.”
Learning Experiences
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Identify forces and energy transformation in a balloon and a solar powered car.
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Modify seven parameters on a solar powered car for optimum efficiency.
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Draw conclusions by conducting two solar car races (farthest and fastest).
Every kit has three parts
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01. The Boxed Kit
Physical materials. Student focused. Designed to be used, transformed and modified. Beautiful. Boxed. Delivered to you
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02. The online, teacher only kit space
Private, secure, everyone together. Teachers only, free to join.
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03. The support to teach
Tips and tricks. Direct messaging. School Visits. Calendly Appts. Zoom sessions. Teacher Champions
Your Physical Kit
Our kits are beautiful, physical, tangible, tactile things (with digital components built in). They are designed to be used and transformed by students into learning keepsakes. If you register for the Story Vets kit then you’ll also be granted access to a private kit page within our network where you’ll be able to access prompt support from a member of our School Kit Team to ensure your teaching experience is awesome.