solarcar

Home Paper Airplanes Medieval Seige Mars Lander R2K Rockets Hot Air Balloons Mouse Trap Race Cars Solar Powered Cars		What is a Solar Powered Car? A solar powered car is propelled by a solar pannel which converts solar energy to mechanical energy. Then a motor converts the mechinical energy to kinetic energy of motion, with the help of some gears and an axle. The Challenge Create a solar powered car that can travel the greatest distance.
	How to Build a Solar Car Sunny side up Student Activities Become an energy hog buster!!!! Teacher Resources What does the future hold? Middle school lesson plans Schools going solar Solar cars class project	Project Assessment Students will research alternative energy resources and create a futuristic poster about attitudes towards fuel efficiency. Students will create a flyer on reducing energy costs at home to share with their families. Solar powered cars will be scored using a provided rubric. Additionally, students will earn points for daily construction and teamwork. Extra points will be awarded for contest winners!

Project: Future!