The Solar Car

Introduction

The sun disappears behind clouds on race day, and the team must change the plan.

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The team has built a small solar car. On race day, the sun is bright. Then the clouds arrive.

The car slows down. The battery is almost empty. The team has ten minutes to decide.

They devise a new plan. They will stop at the next checkpoint and charge for three minutes.

They adapt the battery holder to make the swap faster. Everyone has a job.

The car starts again. It is not the fastest, but it finishes the race.

The team is proud of the car. They did not beat the sun, but they learned how to work with it.

A thought to keep

A good plan can change shape.

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the bright star that gives us light and heat

“The sun was hidden by clouds.”

a road vehicle with wheels

“Their car was small and light.”

to think of or invent a plan

“They devise a new plan.”

to change something so it works in a new situation

“They adapt the battery.”

feeling pleased about something you did

“The team was proud of the car.”

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