Junior Solar Sprint

Saturday, May 31 2008, 10:00 am2:00 pm

(Note: This is a weather-related change from May 3.)

Middle school students working in teams design and build a vehicle that will complete a race in the shortest time possible using energy from the sun.

Middle School Team Leaders!

Registration is limited, so apply early.

Registration

Registration with solar car kit: $40

Teams registered under this option will receive

Registration only: $10

Teams registered under this option will receive

Note: If you choose this option, please carefully read rules and regulations relating to acceptable panels and motors!

Awards will be given for

Technical merit, craftsmanship and innovation will be considered.

Junior Solar Sprint Goals

To generate enthusiasm for science and engineering at the middle school level.

To improve middle school students' knowledge of science and engineering and renewable energy concepts.

To encourage young people to consider technical careers.

Junior Solar Sprint Registration

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Teachers Junior Solar Sprint Workshop $10 x  number of teachers
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Teachers Junior Solar Sprint Workshop

Saturday, March 22 2008, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Explore solar energy, gears, transmissions, chassis, mass, wheels and friction as you design and build your own solar car! The activities in this workshop support the Virginia Science Standards of Learning 5.1, 5.3, 6.1 - 6.3, 6.9, PS. 1, PS. 6, PS. 9 and PS. 10. The workshop also incorporates activities in support of the Computer Technology curriculum.

Fee

$10 per teacher with Junior Solar Sprint registration. Lunch is included. To register for the Teachers Junior Solar Sprint Workshop send your name, school, school phone number and the grade level you teach to skirk@smv.org. Questions? Call 804-864-1415.

New This Year!

Hydrogen car demonstration.

Sponsored By

Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy

Junior Solar Sprint participants

For more information contact

Susannah Bishop
Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220-2054

Email sbishop@smv.org
tel. 804-864-1423

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