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Formula Sun is an exciting and flexible project that can be delivered in many
ways
for pupils of all ages; from primary school projects to full delivery of
units within
KS4 curriculum.
Pupils design, build and race boats powered by solar
energy; along the way they have
the opportunity to
develop skills ranging from project marketing and
communication
to fluid dynamics and electronic design!
Formula Sun is tailored to fit engineering curriculum requirements enabling both individual projects and team delivery to take place side by side. This gives considerable scope for a context when pupils carry out work that requires them to engage with employers as part of their course.
Even the most land locked schools can participate as test tanks can easily be made
from readily available industrial sized guttering.
Popular delivery methods include: club activities (e.g Young Engineers), curriculum projects or a combination of both, open day events, one day challenges, primary links schemes, or even staff training day activities etc etc !!
Starter kits are inexpensive and key components are recyclable from group to group. The scale of the boats makes it an ideal CAD CAM project, and in this respect we are supported by Techsoft UK who can supply both kits and CAD CAM advice.
Once registered you will receive an information pack containing a host of materials and entry to regional race day events. The annual finals will be held at the prestigious London International Boat Show in January 2011.
Teams compete in four rounds:
- Hull design and manufacture
- Powertrain
- Teamwork
- Racing
- Registration Form
- What is Formula Sun?
Formula Sun
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“The support we have received throughout the year has been faultless, you do a great job. For us the challenge
isn't simply about building boats its also about enterprise, innovation, problem solving, team building and
understanding working roles” Devon school on Schools Marine Challenge
