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Solar Vehicle
Solar Vehicle Technical Report
A technical report of the solar vehicle must be completed by each group. The prospectus must be typed and handed in with the completed project.
The technical report must include the following:
Title page with a solar vehicle pictured and your names on it. Four preliminary drawings (front, side, top and back) of the car each on separate pieces of 8.5x11” paper. See the example in this booklet. One 3 dimensional drawing of the vehicle with all parts labeled on a piece of 8.5x11” paper. The detailed description of your solar vehicle must be an accurate to the features of the vehicle you built. It must include a description, in full sentences and paragraphs, of all components used and how they function together as a unit.
The report must include the following information:
A detailed description of your solar panel and motor. The description must include the technical information of how they work. Detailed descriptions about how you built the vehicle and the materials used. Include information about how you used some of the following materials to build your vehicle: axles, gears, wheels, foam, metal, foam board, aluminum, glue and propeller.
All sources of information must be included in a “Bibliography” section at the end of your report.
Solar vehicle must function and be assembled in a well thought out manner. Wires and part placement should be neat and orderly.
Creativity is the most important aspect of your build. Information that is cut and paste from the internet will not be marked. All of the descriptions must be in your own words!
Marks: Criteria
Title Page: 10 Based on neatness and professional presentation.
4 Drawings: 20 Accurate part placement and clarity of the 4 drawings.
3-Dimentional Drawing: 30 Accurate labeled part placement and clarity of drawing.
Detailed Description of the Solar Car: 40 Must be accurate and use correct terminology for all parts and working mechanisms. No cut and paste. Include a bibliography.
Completed Solar vehicle: 100 Solar vehicle must function and be assembled in a well thought out manner.
Total 200 marks
Solar Vehicle Technical Report Checklist
_____ Title page
_____ Photovoltaic Solar Panel- In your own words and in complete sentences, describe how a photovoltaic solar panel works.
_____ Electric Motor- In your own words and in complete sentences, describe how the small toy electric motor used in your project works.
_____ The detailed description of your solar vehicle must be an accurate to features of the vehicle you built. The description must reflect your vehicle whether it is a car, boat or airplane. It must include a description, in full sentences and paragraphs, of all components used and how they function together as a unit. Describe the materials used to build your vehicle and why you decided to use them. Example: body, axles, gears, wheels, foam, metal, foam board, aluminum, glue and propeller.
_____ 4 drawings (NOT SKETCHES)- Top, front, side and back. Accurate part placement and clarity of the 4 drawings is important. Use a ruler and any other drawing tools needed for accuracy. See example provided, but use 1 page per drawing.
_____ 3-Dimentional Drawing (NOT A SKETCH) - Accurately labeled part placement and the clarity of your drawings is important. Use a ruler and any other drawing tools needed for accuracy. Use a ruler and any other drawing tools needed for accuracy.
_____ Bibliography
Basically describe the vehicle you built and how it works. Remember your creativity and problem solving is an important component of your final mark.
I will not mark a report with information that is cut and paste from the internet! Use your own words to describe your project and parts.
BattleBot Technical Report Checklist
_____ Title page with your names and a picture of a BattleBot
_____ 3-Dimentional Sketch - Accurate part placement and clarity of sketches with labels.
_____ Detailed description of the BattleBot and any special features or engineering
_____ Completed BattleBot must function and be assembled in a well thought out manner.
_____ Title page with your names and a picture of a BattleBot
_____ 3-Dimentional Sketch - Accurate part placement and clarity of sketches with labels.
_____ Detailed description of the BattleBot and any special features or engineering
_____ Completed BattleBot must function and be assembled in a well thought out manner.