Session 2: December 6th 2024

 Today we explored further into the engineering aspect of Greenpower. We spoke about nuts and bolts and how to use them when building the car.

Then we looked at different tools and the effect it had on the end result. We focused mainly on open and closed spanners and what each of them were good for. We figured that the bigger the surface area on a washer meant that there was less pressure in between the bolts and nuts meaning that they were less likely to harm the car frame. Nylox bolts are used to create a stronger hold so when the car vibrates when it is moving the bolts do not loosen.

  

After that we used Allan keys and ratchet spanners to put parts of the seat and the front of the car together. Many of us were looking forward to the construction of the car.

   

     

We enjoyed assembling the parts and were eager to see the car take shape.

 

Session 1: 29th November 2024

Today, we thought about why we wanted to come to GreenPower, the name we could name the car and our team. After a long time of thinking, we came up with Hermes, the Greek god of speed, for the car name. We met Mr. Tanton, who is going to help us in our journey of GreenPower and building the amazing electric car. Our team were thinking to do a space theme but then we disgussed that pollution does not get past the atmosphere and we are trying to stop pollution and bring awareness to others about this topic. As homework, we got an 'all about me' poster, which we have to draw ourselves, also we got given a think bubble, where we will write what we want to achieve in GreenPower over the year!!!!

  

This was by Sam Griffin