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How did students approach the car modification challenge, and what innovative solutions did they come up with? Changing of the spoilers to make it more aerodynamic and some got creative with covering of the car hoping it would make it go faster

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What feedback have you received from students or parents about the learning in this kit? They loved it, and already talking about if they did it again what things they would change to their car.

“This was an amazing unit, my year 7&8's loved being creative and thinking about how they could make their car faster!!”

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How did students approach the car modification challenge, and what innovative solutions did they come up with? We didn't manage to do modification

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What feedback have you received from students or parents about the learning in this kit? Students really enjoyed it.

“This was a great way for my students to work together to build and problem solve when cars didn't go or went the wrong way. Generated lots of great discussion.”

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How did students approach the car modification challenge, and what innovative solutions did they come up with? It slowed them slightly but they all worked so well together to come up with the coolest car

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What feedback have you received from students or parents about the learning in this kit? Students were so excited to share their learning with parents

“The kids loved getting involved with Solar Cars; the engagement was high, and they were excited about their learning and sharing what they learned.”

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How did students approach the car modification challenge, and what innovative solutions did they come up with? They were very keen and eager to modify their cars as the first run showed weak points. Some added weights to their cars, others used the graphite on tyres, some sandpapered edges and adjusted the electronics.

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What feedback have you received from students or parents about the learning in this kit? The kids loved the practical and hands on element of this unit - the theory supported the practical learning positively.

“A highly engaging unit for all abilities. I enjoyed teaching this unit and learning alongside aakonga. Thank you for a well planned and well resourced unit.”

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How did students approach the car modification challenge, and what innovative solutions did they come up with? Some students tried putting on multiple solar panels. They learnt that if you get the granite on the solar panel that it won't go. Students enjoyed putting the weights in different areas of the car and observing what happens.

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What feedback have you received from students or parents about the learning in this kit? Parents thought it was amazing that the students were able to receive their own solar car and so did the students. Many said they were going to continue with their investigations at home and try to build other things.

“The students loved doing solar cars. They loved the competitive aspect of it as well. It incorporated some really good skills such as perseverence, fair play, rule making... The students learnt a lot of new skills and really enjoyed the challenge. We also did other powered cars such as the balloon cars and did a rubber band car challenge. I definitely recommend this kit.”

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How did students approach the car modification challenge, and what innovative solutions did they come up with? We also did a rubber band car and that was successful with my class of boisterous boys.

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What feedback have you received from students or parents about the learning in this kit? They loved it. They were asking to do more packs from your company.

“We did solar cars as part of a science unit. The kids were very engaged and loved learning about the science behind the solar panels.”

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How did students approach the car modification challenge, and what innovative solutions did they come up with? this was tricky..... my students were a little apprehensive to think outside the box....

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What feedback have you received from students or parents about the learning in this kit? students from the other class that didn't do these were very jealous !!!

“I loved making these with my year 9 class. What a fabulour resource. We had so much fun!!!”

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How did students approach the car modification challenge, and what innovative solutions did they come up with? They did a lot of research about Newtons laws

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What feedback have you received from students or parents about the learning in this kit? nil

“I found that the students benefitted from this activity, which involved exploring Science and technology.”

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