The Junior Solar Sprint is an opportunity for local sixth, seventh and eighth-grade science students to use scientific know-how, creative thinking, experimentation, and teamwork to design and build small, solar-powered model cars. All participants will use a standardized solar cell and motor. With the exception of a few car specification regulations, unlimited ingenuity and inventiveness can be used in car construction. Awards will be given for design in addition to the track event itself.
The Junior Solar Sprint is a hands-on, multi disciplinary project that motivates students and illustrates how pursuing careers in the fields of science, math, and engineering can be exciting and highly rewarding particularly when applied to renewable energy sources.
We are proud to host Junior Solar Sprint and hope your school will join us in this unique and fun event.
To register please download, complete and return a team registration form for each student team entering and complete the liability waivers for all students and coaches participating in the event.
Race Day: June 9th
Location:4675 Viewridge Avenue
San Diego Electrical Training Center
9:00 AM – Car Check-in Begins for Competitors
11:00 AM – The Sprint is on!
1:30 PM – Awards
2:00 PM – Clean Up
The San Diego Renewable Energy Society (SDRES), Sullivan Solar Power and the San Diego Electrical Training Center invite teachers and their students to participate in the 2012 San Diego Junior Solar Sprint to be held on Saturday June 9th 2012. Please see the Schedule for a full breakdown of events leading up to the race.
The Junior Solar Sprint is an opportunity for local sixth, seventh and eighth-grade science students to use scientific know-how, creative thinking, experimentation, and teamwork to design and build small, solar-powered model cars. All participants will use a standardized solar cell and motor. With the exception of a few car specification regulations, unlimited ingenuity and inventiveness can be used in car construction. Awards will be given for design in addition to the track event itself.
The Junior Solar Sprint is a hands-on, multi disciplinary project that motivates students and illustrates how pursuing careers in the fields of science, math, and engineering can be exciting and highly rewarding particularly when applied to renewable energy sources.
We are proud to host Junior Solar Sprint and hope your school will join us in this unique and fun event.
To register please download, complete and return a team registration form for each student team entering and complete the liability waivers for all students and coaches participating in the event.