Schools Tree Day - Alternative car technologies

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 9 & 10 Design and Technologies:

• Explain how products, services and environments evolve with consideration of preferred futures and the impact of emerging technologies on design decisions (ACTDEK041).
• Critique needs or opportunities to develop design briefs and investigate and select an increasingly sophisticated range of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment to develop design ideas (ACTDEP048).

Syllabus Outcomes: D&T5.2.1, D&T5.3.1, D&T5.3.2, D&T5.1.1.

Time required: 60 mins (plus 15 min of homework).

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – oversee activity.

• Internet access, Student Worksheet – one copy per student OR computers/tablets to access the online worksheet
• Hybrid vehicle technologies fact sheet, Internal combustion engines fact sheet, Electric vehicle technologies fact sheet, Hydrogen fuel cell technologies fact sheet, Future vehicles fact sheet.

Following this lesson is an ideal way for students to participate in Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day – the largest nature-care event in Australian schools. You and your students will join thousands of amazing teachers in making a difference, fostering a child’s love of nature and creating positive environmental change. So, get growing! It only takes a minute to register for Schools Tree Day.