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Solar powered engine
This is one of a series of resources from the IET designed around the theme of the future of flight with the purpose of developing pupils knowledge and skills in design technology, engineering and mathematics. Jet engines used on aircraft produce a lot of carbon emissions so in this activity pupils make a model of an electric aircraft engine that uses solar-powered rechargeable batteries and a motor. Pupils will then test their circuit to see if it works and calculate how long it can run for before it needs to be recharged.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity to teach about assembling models of circuits and the use of renewable energy. It could also be used as part of a wider scheme of work to support focussed practical skills or about engineering career opportunities within the aviation sector.
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