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Pbs Learning Media: Solar Racing Lesson PlanPbs Learning Media: Solar Racing Lesson Plan
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PBS
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6th - 8th
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Science
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Pbs Learning Media: Solar Racing

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This is an extensive project in designing and building a solar-powered car model. Middle schoolers must make detailed calculations and design decisions about wheel size, gear ratio, how to get the most energy from the sun, air drag, friction, etc. Includes student handout, teacher notes, PowerPoints, and many resource links.

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solar energy

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how to build a solar-powered car, solar car, junior solar sprint contest, pbs learningmedia: solar racing

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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