From Apeiron Institute:
PASS THE WORD TO MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATORS (Grades 5-8)!
Free RI Junior Solar Sprint Leader Workshop
Junior Solar Sprint is open to young people between the ages of 10 and 14, who design and race their own MODEL SOLAR ELECTRIC CARS with the guidance of teachers, troupe leaders, parents or other helpful grown ups. Young people develop hands on skills as engineers, craftspersons, scientists and solar power whizzes through this highly motivated learning experience. JSS teams use a standard photovoltaic solar panel, motor, rules and appropriate instruction, and they create the fastest, coolest car they can.
When: Saturday, February 9, 2008
10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
451 Hammet Road, Coventry, RI 02816
[Ed. note: See the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association for program details but note that that website lists Providence as the meeting location. This posting's Coventry location is more reliable because the source of this post is Apeiron. Check with Apeiron directly. ~ sk]
Cost: FREE! Pizza provided too!
Pre-Register: Call Apeiron at 401.228.7930 or email [email protected]
Participants come away with:
* A basic parts kit and program support materials
* Global warming and carbon cycle activities
* A chance to win a solar panel for competition level construction
* The opportunity to register for the race in May
The 2008 RI Junior Solar Sprint design and race competition will be held on Saturday, May 17th at a location TBA. Find out more about last year's program. The Northeast Region Junior Solar Sprint Program is coordinated by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association.
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