STEM: Automotive - Electric Car Technologies
Electric vehicles are becoming the norm, but there is much mystery around how the work and where the fast changing technology is going! In this course we explore how electric works, how we got here, and where it is going.
David Salch
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Students that have electric cars are encouraged to take pics of the various components and bring them to class to share.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Electric Cars are all over the news today. It seems every day is a new technology or a new debate. This course dives into the foundations of the technology. How do these vehicles work, how do they differ from ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). What do all the differences between manufacturers mean? This is a live class with lecture, whiteboarding, occasional video animations, and plenty of Q&A discussion. You can participate to the level that you feel comfortable! Each week we will tackle new concepts and go deep into understanding the technology that makes these cars work, and how it differs from traditional ICE engines. Questions are welcome as is sharing of what your family has.
Learning Goals
Understand the difference in the three types of electric vehiclesUnderstand how the technology of electrics work
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Three Types of Electric Vehicles
Explore and understand the Three main types of electric vehicles:
Battery Electric
Hybrid
Fuel Cell 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
History of Electrics
Go through the century long evolution of electrics, through so many trials and fails up to modern day successes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Mechanisms
Electrics require different mechanisms from ICE to transfer power to the wheels. Let's explore some of the more popular way this is done. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Power Curve
Explore the fundamental difference between ICE and Various Electrics in performance and Power 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2016
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been involved in auto mechanics for a lifetime, starting as a diesel pump mechanic during teen years! I have modified cars, repaired and maintained them, keeping autos running for over a quarter million miles in some cases. In addition, I am an electronic engineer, familiar with electricity, motors, and the mechanical science that goes into vehicles. This course combines all those years of expertise and experience into this new field of electric vehicles. Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $125 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-16 learners per class
