VIDEO: Racing Toward Solar Energy

St. Joseph School teaches students about renewable energy through a hands-on model car project and race.

And they're off! St. Joseph School in Cockeysville was the site of a solar power car race Wednesday—the culmination of science teacher Lauren Greer's renewable energy curriculum. Elkridge-based Solar Energy World donated the model cars used by students in the thrilling four-heat (friendly) competition. Watch the video to see who was the overall winner with commentary from Greer and Jose Cespedes, a consultant with Solar Energy World. Middle school students were given the task of learning the material and building the model cars. They then were tasked with teaching the younger, lower school students in an innovative, educational approach to science. ______ Are you an educator? Do you strive to excite and teach your students with innovative …

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