Projects

=__**Projects **__=

 **Purpose:** To investigate energy conversion of solar power (Photovoltaics), series & parallel cells, drive belts, gears and gear ratios. Materials & design, mechanization and transmission design. Brainstorming between design options to achieve best performance. Working in groups to complete a competitive model.  ====Rules and Regulations: The object of the Solar Challenge competition is to design and build a vehicle that will complete a race in the shortest possible time using the available power. ====  Teams are given a kit containing a solar panel and a motor. Using any other materials, competitors will design and build a solar-powered vehicle that will race on a 20-meter race course. The winner of the competition will be the team whose vehicle is the top finisher in a series of head to head elimination rounds. 

Building A Structure : Solar Powered Vehicle

 * CATEGORY || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Construction -Materials || Appropriate materials were selected and creatively modified in ways that made them even better. || Appropriate materials were selected and there was an attempt at creative modification to make them even better. || Appropriate materials were selected. || Inappropriate materials were selected and contributed to a product that performed poorly. ||
 * Plan || Plan is neat with clear measurements and labeling for all components. || Plan is neat with clear measurements and labeling for most components. || Plan provides clear measurements and labeling for most components. || Plan does not show measurements clearly or is otherwise inadequately labeled. ||
 * Function || Structure functions extraordinarily well, holding up under atypical stresses. || Structure functions well, holding up under typical stresses. || Structure functions pretty well, but deteriorates under typical stresses. || Fatal flaws in function with complete failure under typical stresses. ||
 * Modification/Testing || Clear evidence of troubleshooting, testing, and refinements based on data or scientific principles. || Clear evidence of troubleshooting, testing and refinements. || Some evidence of troubleshooting, testing and refinements. || Little evidence of troubleshooting, testing or refinement. ||

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//Mind Map Project //
== == Students may choose any topic in the science field, then create a mind map. The center of the mind map should be the topic and the branches will reflect the research each student has done. There is a minimum of **five branches** from the center and **two branches** off of the main branches. Feel free to do more! The mind map will be graded on scientific accuracy and creativity. Must have at least **three resources.** (100pts)