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Pulleys and gears: electric vehicles

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Why this, why now

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of mechanisms through gears and pulleys. By investigating electric vehicles and mechanical and electrical components, pupils will apply their knowledge and understanding by making an electric vehicle.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Pulleys and gears: electric vehicles

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of mechanisms through gears and pulleys. By investigating electric vehicles and mechanical and electrical components, pupils will apply their knowledge and understanding by making an electric vehicle.

8 lessons
  1. Assemble an electric vehicle
  2. Aerodynamics
  3. Dorothée Pullinger and car design
  4. Switches in simple circuits
  5. Make an electric vehicle chassis
  6. Harry Beck and circuit diagrams
  7. Add a switch to a design
  8. Pulley systems