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Future of Rail: A Design Challenge
About this resource
Type
Learning resource
Years
6
Subject
Physics
Explore the past, present and future of electrical energy, including its generation and ability to power movement around our vast state. In this activity, students design and develop a 'clean' train and rail system used to transport valuable collection items between metropolitan and regional museums across the state. Students explore how electricity is used by varied types of trains to complete this design challenge.
Other resources in this series:
Generating Electricity: Past and Present
Years: 6