Solar+Power

=Project Name: Solar Power Vehicles= == = =

Part 1: Solar Car Kit
Examples of gear ratios
 * Students will design and build a solar powered vehicle.**
 * This vehicle should be built for maximum SPEED.**
 * Students will race the vehicles in a single elimination bracket to see who's in class is the fastest.**
 * Students can work in a group of two.**
 * Students will get a "kit" of parts but are able to bring other parts from**
 * home if approved by the teacher.**
 * Extra credit for solar panels that are adjustable!**
 * http://www.technologystudent.com/gears1/geardex1.htm**
 * http://www.howstuffworks.com/gears.htm**

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The following key terms should be used and explained in your presentation as it pertains to your project.
Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Aerodynamic Gear Ratio Torque vs Speed Axles & wheels Photovoltaic Cells Current

Solar Death Rays

Presentation of Data

 * Students will have to create a PowerPoint of their data and include information on their vehicle such as:
 * Distance for each trial in both- at least 5 trials:
 * Feet Per Second (FPS)
 * Miles Per Hour (MPH)
 * Design Ideas
 * Problems encountered during build
 * Solution given infinite materials and time