Mythbusters - EV Edition
In this lesson, students will predict and develop understandings of common myths related to electric vehicles through an interactive slide deck. They will create a social media post dispelling one of these myths.
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Electric Vehicles
Advanced Through an Electric Vehicle
Students will identify parts of an electric vehicle, determine their various functions through a webquest, and then use these EV parts to write a script for the next cartoon episode… “Field Trip through the Electric Vehicle”
Harnessing the Wind
Students will build a wind turbine using recyclable materials (or RAFT kits) and learn about the role of a generator in transforming the kinetic energy into electrical energy.
Mini Grand Prix
Students will build a car using recyclable materials (or RAFT kits), trace the energy transformations happening in the process, and race them!
Horse to Horsepower
Students will sequence historical modes of transportation in chronological order, determine how they function, and identify efficiencies and challenges.
Why Electric Cars are finally taking over
In this TED-Ed lesson, students will watch a 10 minute video that describes the history of electric cars, followed by 8 comprehension questions, additional “Dig Deeper” resources for students to explore and discuss.
Get Your EV Motor Running
In this lesson from Electrify America, students will identify energy transformations by building a simple DC motor and draw connections to motors in electric vehicles.
Take Charge of Charging
In this lesson from Electrify America, students will research charging stations and energy sources and then will develop a position paper identifying the effect of the increased need of electricity in their town to deliver in a debate.
EVs and Electric Circuits
In this lesson from Electrify America, students will use salt dough to build circuits to light an LED bulb.