Year 9 Solar Car Challenge
During Term 1, Year 9 Science participated in a Solar Car Challenge. In this task, girls were challenged to make a car that runs on solar power (solar car). We had designated lessons where they followed instructions on how to make their own solar car.
We applied the science knowledge we had gained from previous lessons based on energy and how to create an electric circuit. There was a lot of problem solving and testing. After creating the car, the classes had to participate in a race, where all the cars raced one another to reach a certain point. In Science 9.1 Siena and Muskaan won with their car ‘Ferrari’. Students faced many problems which consisted of cars being unbalanced due to weight being heavier on one side than the other but the class solved this issue by using plasticine on the side to level out the weight. Overall, Year 9 Science enjoyed the challenge and gained more knowledge about electric circuits, alternative fuel sources and the energy created by the sun.
Brianna C - Year 9 Science Student
