evGrand Prix Classroom Curricula

During this Unit students will be introduced to the evGrand Prix program. Students will complete a series of learning activities designed to provide a background for subsequent learning  and participation in the evGrand Prix program. Students will learn about basic electric vehicle history and means of operation. Students will learn about the rules for participating in the academic challenge and specific competition go-kart build requirements. Students will create a concept sketch of a proposed electric go-kart and refine their concept karts through peer evaluations. Students will complete the parent permission form as a first step in participating in the evGrand Prix program

Unit 1: Program Introduction Unit Overview

• 1.1 – Lesson Plans
  • 1.1a Program Introduction Lesson Plan
• 1.2 – Investigations
• 1.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
  • 1.3a – evGrand Prix Introduction Presentation
  • 1.3b evGrand Prix Concept Kart and Component List
  • 1.3c – evGrand Prix Program Review Presentation
• 1.4 – Karting Activities
• 1.5 – Additional Resources
  • 1.5a – Lesson Log
  • 1.5b – Practice Problems Answer Key
  • 1.5c – Program Permission Form
  • 1.5d – evGrand Prix Academic Challenge MUTT Article
  • 1.5e – Intent to Participate Form
• 1.6 Assessment Tool
  • 1.6a – evGrand Prix Program Practice Quiz

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Unit 2: Marketing, Funding and Sponsorship Unit Overview

• 2.1 – Lesson Plans
• 2.2 – Investigations
• 2.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 2.4 – Karting Activities
• 2.5 – Additional Resources
• 2.6 – Assessment Tools

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Unit 3: Safety Training Unit Overview

• 3.1 – Lesson Plans
• 3.2 – Investigations
• 3.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 3.4 – Karting Activities
• 3.5 – Additional Resources
• 3.6 – Assessment Tools

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Unit 4: Project Management and Safety Unit Overview

• 4.1 – Lesson Plans
• 4.2 – Investigations
• 4.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 4.4 – Karting Activities
• 4.5 – Additional Resources
• 4.6 – Assessment Tools

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Unit 5: Physics of evGrand Prix Go Kart Racing Unit Overview

• 5.1 – Lesson Plans
• 5.2 – Investigations
• 5.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 5.4 – Karting Activities
• 5.5 – Additional Resources
• 5.6 – Assessment Tools

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Unit 6: Engineering Basics Unit Overview

• 6.1 – Lesson Plans
• 6.2 – Investigations
• 6.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 6.4 – Karting Activities
• 6.5 – Additional Resources
• 6.6 – Assessment Tools

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Unit 7: Mechanical Systems Unit Overview

• 7.1 – Lesson Plans
• 7.2 – Investigations
• 7.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 7.4 – Karting Activities
• 7.5 – Additional Resources
• 7.6 – Assessment Tools

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Unit 8: Electrical Systems Unit Overview

• 8.1 – Lesson Plans
• 8.2 – Investigations
• 8.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 8.4 – Karting Activities
• 8.5 – Additional Resources
• 8.6 – Assessment Tools

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Unit 9: Go Kart Mechanical Setup Unit Overview

• 9.1 – Lesson Plans
• 9.2 – Investigations
• 9.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 9.4 – Karting Activities
• 9.5 – Additional Resources
• 9.6 – Assessment Tools

The purpose of this unit is for students to prepare their electric go kart for participation in any evGrand Prix karting event, including the the evGrand Prix World Championship. During this unit students will build upon their prior knowledge of Electrical Systems (e.g., Unit 8) to

1. complete the final assembly of their competing evGrand Prix go kart
2. troubleshoot the evGrand Prix go kart electrical system
3. set up and manage the Alltrax Motor Controller
4. manage battery runtime.

The assembled electric go kart will be the platform on which all learning takes place in this unit, with students conducting all hands-on activities on the go kart itself (from unit 9), and drawing upon prior knowledge gained while building their Micro-Kart (Units 6-8). Then deliverable will be the successful completion of a competitive evGrand Prix racing event. Students will be working with electrical components, hand tools, multimeters, and a data collection device as they engage in activities designed to teach critical concepts, develop important skills, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of electrical systems.Unit 10: Go Kart Electrical Setup Unit Overview

• 10.1 – Lesson Plans
• 10.2 – Investigations
• 10.3 – Background Information and Activity Sheets
• 10.4 – Karting Activities
• 10.5 – Additional Resources
• 10.6 – Assessment Tools