STEAM Kit B: Solar Fan & Wind Powered Car

THE CHALLENGE: 

Imagine you are a mechanical engineer at a startup company. Your company is introducing to the market a new car and fan that uses solar and wind energy. Your job is to build a solar fan that can spin the fastest and a wind-powered car that can travel the fastest and furthest.

Activity Builds:

Troubleshooting:

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Design Challenge Questions:

• To test your car, create a start and finish line using the ribbon in your kit. Using a stopwatch, how long did it take for your car to reach the finish line?

• How fast did your car travel? Hint: Calculate the distance and time.

• For your solar fan, does the angle of your solar panels impact the fan speed? If so, explain,

• Design a logo for your startup company using the paint and canvas. What is your company’s name? What do you want your logo to represent to customers?

• Why should customers purchase your solar fan and wind-powered car? How will it impact the environment?

Submit Your STEAM Kit Build Feedback:

After you complete your STEAM Kit Build, complete the feedback survey to be entered into a quarterly raffle!

Want to learn more about STEAM Ahead’s clean energy initiatives? Visit www.westeamahead.org/cleanenergy