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Fun in the Sun - Solar Car
by Savita Narang
This lesson plan is about the making and testing a solar car. This will take a minimum of two weeks. Solar panels and a motor will be provided. Students can use any safe material of their choice to make the body of their car.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1432qJcHlHBslaC6vZqDoNpZtyIuhVaUZ/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Technology 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening
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