Electric Powered Vehicles

Use the design briefs from this page to develop a variety of vehicles using the power of electricity.

An introduction to electricity should be introduced to give the student a understanding of voltage, amperage, and resistance.

An introduction to soldering should be demonstrated to the students.

RICHARDTON HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT RICHARDTON, NORTH DAKOTA

THE HOVERCRAFT

OBJECTIVE:

To learn that the scientific method is not a linear process.

To learn the difference between potential and kinetic energy. To learn to use different forces of prime movers; mechanical, fluid, electrical, heat, chemical.

To learn the principles of forces like compression, torsion, strain, and shear.

Learn the principles of friction.

Learn the basics of circuitry and how to solder.

To work independently or cooperatively. To learn to brainstorm (lens smashing) and develop problem solving skills. Make decisions using trial and error. Work within a given amount of time. Work with only materials given. Deal with competition with your peers.

PROBLEM:

Given the materials from the KELVIN Hovercraft kit construct a hovercraft vehicle.

GIVEN:

Hovercraft kit

Soldering iron

Solder, flux etc.

Hot glue melt

LIMITATIONS:

Follow the instructions within the hovercraft kit.

EVALUATION:

Students will test their own hovercraft vehicles.

The instructor will be the official assessment recorder.

Points would be given on appearance, workmanship, quality, and performance.

20 points = 4 out of the 4 disciplines met.

18 points = 3 out of the 4 disciplines met.

16 points = 2 out of the 4 disciplines met.

14 points = 1 out of the 4 disciplines met.

0 points = no hovercraft submitted.

Name _____________________________________________________

Points received. __________________.

After evaluation the hovercraft will be dissembled and the parts will be repurposed into other vehicles.