Case Studies
Model Solar Design & Car Challenge Events
The SOLAR-ACTIVE solar cars/boats used in the Engineering A Better World and Solar Detectives Case Study are recommended by QCDA on the National Curriculum KS3/4 home page. The Inspired Engineering Curriculum Case Study states that in using these resources and educational method pupils have been helped to transfer knowledge and skills between different subject areas – providing the opportunity for x-curricular schemes for work.
See our kits pages for information on resources (i.e. solar car/boat, lorry, mini-water pump, hydro-foil and clock) – using our unique flexible solar cell that has significant output under diffuse light conditions.
Minsthorpe Community College used the resources to make learning and teaching enjoyable, foster enthusiasm and raise attainment in developing problem solving skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Solar Boat Challenge Report – Heron Way
The Hampshire Solar Challenge 2006
The Hampshire Solar Car Challenge 2003
North East Solar Car Challenge 2005
North East Solar Car Challenge 2008
Northamptonshire Solar Car Challenge 2003