Solar cars
STELR solar cars are designed to be used in conjunction with the STELR renewable energy module for students to apply their knowledge of solar energy and electric circuits.
With a focus on technology and engineering, these solar cars are ideal for STEM classes.
STELR solar cars are designed to be used in conjunction with the STELR renewable energy module for students to apply their knowledge of solar energy and electric circuits.
Schools are encouraged to use the solar car kits to run an in-school solar car challenge at the end of the unit, where students test their designs. The solar car program maps to years 7-10 of the Australian Curriculum and covers:
- Energy transfer and transformation
- Conservation of energy and energy efficiency
- Electricity generation and use
- Electrical power and electric circuits
- Forces and gears
- Analysis of how motion, force and energy are used to manipulate and control electromechanical systems when designing simple, engineered solutions
- Maths activities are embedded throughout.
Download the teacher and student workbooks as PDFs
STELR solar car equipment
The STELR solar car was designed and developed in Australia exclusively for STELR and is robust, simple and easy to use.
This kit provides all the equipment needed to complete the investigations provided in our module workbooks or be engaged with on its own.
Buy this kit
Download the STELR order form for classroom and teacher kits.
