The Solar Car: Teaching the Design Process in High
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The Solar Car Project allows for teaching on every aspect of the design process "from art to part." Students participate in research, planning, design and execution of a full-scale solar powered electric car. Modeling in space isn't only for gaming. Serious 3D graphic applications can be found in academic, medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial fields just to name a few. |
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Hands-on computer graphics activities will be used for prototype design and modeling and to teach mathematical concepts. The Mathematical principles will be presented in a arcade game like manner. Mathematical concepts such as transformations, geometric constructions, coordinates, ratios, proportions, angle measurements, rotation alignments of axis, and projections in 3 Space will be introduced. A series of walk-through exercises using TrueSpace 3 D software will have students construct solar cars from pre-made solar car parts. |
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