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Solar Boat Challenge - Lesmurdie Primary School
- 1. STEM IN ACTION Solar Boats kevin.donetta@education.wa.edu.au
- 2. AuthenticTask Task 1 Solar Boat Design and construct a solar powered boat which can compete in a series of races. Task 2 Movie Presentation Document the building your boat, including why you chose that design, the materials used and modifications you made to improve your design. Explain how solar panels work. Explain what is meant by “sustainable energy” .
- 3. Science Year 6 Physical sciences Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources. Engaging students in rich and authentic learning experiences
- 4. Technologies Design andTechnologies & DigitalTechnologies Processes and production skills Creating solutions by: •Investigating and defining •Designing •Producing and implementing •Evaluating •Collaborating and managing Engaging students in rich and authentic learning experiences
- 5. Engineering Boat construction Movie production Racing pool design and construction Engaging students in rich and authentic learning experiences
- 6. Mathematics Measurement Length Mass Time Angle Symmetry Scale drawings Elevations Problem solving Engaging students in rich and authentic learning experiences
Editor's Notes
- Background School was investigating the relationships between educational programs and student engagement, specifically with students identified as gifted. Outcome: Introducing TAGS programs within the school. Solar challenge was one of these. (Acknowledge Patrick Bourke GHPS) Resulting in the behaviour of some gifted students significantly improving.
- Task 1 – Specific set of rules governing size, materials, solar panel and motor etc (National competition rules) Students decide the: design panel and motor placement type of propeller shaft length and angle how will I support my solar panel? fixing the stabilising hooks on the front and rear of boat etc iPad to enable research and record process School comes out to watch the races. Task 2 Determine how they want to present their movie iPads - imovie, Green screen, garage band for sound track Authentic audience - parents invited to a special screening of movies on race day.
- Cross Curriculum Priority: Sustainability Year 4 Forces
- Materials, Tools (teach children safe use), Equipment, Safety requirements eye protection & dust mask Movies ICT capabilities – imovie, Green Screen, digital images/videos, Garage Band
- Construction Racing – fix ups during racing – on the spot. Movie – Movie producers, plan their movie, sound, props, editing. New race pool – students involved in the development: design (How can we hold back the water? Additional supports?) materials (strength), size (length, width & depth), construction, reusable We purchase a 20m roll of black plastic each year.
- Scaled drawings Measuring parts Propeller shaft angle Weight of additional components Timing trials Symmetry – not symmetrical it may not travel straight Congruency – hulls on catamarang