Junior Solar Sprint

The 2021-22 Ithaca JSS Race will take place 0n May 22, 2022 at Ithaca High School

2020-2021 Car Show!

2020-2021 Junior Solar Sprint Car Show

What is Junior Solar Sprint?

JSS is an educational program for 5th through 8th grade students with the goal of creating the fastest, most interesting and best crafted solar-vehicle possible. Students will design, build and race solar powered cars using hands-on engineering skills and principles of science and math, develop teamwork and problem solving abilities, investigate environmental issues and gain hands-on STEM skills.

https://www.usaeop.com/program/jss/

JSS has been going on in our department for over 20 years. DeWitt students have competed locally, nationally, and internationally with their solar cars and have won several awards. DeWitt also hosts its own race each spring in Ithaca, NY.

https://sites.google.com/icsd.k12.ny.us/ithacajss/home


JSS during Covid

Fortunately, our department has been able to continue keeping JSS a part of both our curriculum and extracurricular programs while keeping students and staff safe. This includes hosting two successful socially distanced race events (currently planning for a third) and hundreds of students designing and constructing vehicles at home. Check out these videos that highlight our accomplishments.

Solar Car - Charlotte Groat.mp4

JSS at Home

Video by DeWitt student Charlotte Groat

DeWitt Middle School 2020 JSS Event

Video by Ithaca High School Student Lucas West

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Yes you can! Junior Solar Sprint and COVID-19. It can be done. - 2020 Fall Conference.mp4

Teaching JSS with Distance Learners

Video by current DeWitt T&E teachers Dave Buchner and Carson Case with retired DeWitt T&E teacher Bob Walters. Recorded as part of the 2020 SUNY Oswego Fall Technology Conference.

JSS Resources for Teachers

JSS Lesson Slides

Junior Solar Sprint Lessons