11:00am | 5th District Concilwoman Gerrie Schipske is inviting students ages 12 and up to design and build a solar powered model car with two members of the 5th District Solar & Sustainability Taskforce. The workshop is Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Wardlow Park, 3457 Stanbridge Avenue from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The workshop gives students an opportunity to explore concepts in physical, mechanical and structural engineering, and architecture while creating a working model. The cost of the class includes instruction, solar panel and motor. Participants are urged to bring whatever other materials they would like to use to construct their vehicle.
According to Councilwoman Shipske, this workshop is a great way for participants to use their math and science knowledge, and to prepare for the 2012 Long Beach Solar Grand Prix, which she is hosting.