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The Innovation Process

Featured Program
FormulatE: Electric Vehicle Lesson Plans

Drive curiosity, spark innovation — empower the next
generation with hands-on EV education.

FormulatE is a dynamic curriculum designed to bring the world of electric vehicles (EVs) into the classroom. Curriculum is built for high school classrooms and adaptable to grades 5-8 (review materials to determine suitability). These standards-aligned lesson plans blends physics, engineering, environmental science, and real-world problem solving. Whether students are future engineers or just EV-curious, FormulatE makes complex concepts accessible, engaging, and exciting. FormulatE Complements chemistry, physics, math, engineering and design classes.

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Module 1: EV 101

Introduces EV types, history, and development; includes simulations, cost-benefit analysis, and student proposals on EV adoption. For HS, adaptable to grades 5–8. Can be used as a stand-alone unit. Centered on science concepts – Complements history and economics. Download >

Module 2: Parts & Systems

Covers motors, batteries, controllers, inverters, and power electronics through hands-on activities, simulations, and drawing tasks. Ends with a student-created EV diagram. For HS, adaptable to 6-8 grade advanced students. Stand-alone unit. Complements math, history, and economics. Download >

Module 3: Battery Basics

Students build simple batteries, measure voltage, explore battery types, management systems, and charging levels via hands-on labs and guided activities. Can be stand-alone. For HS, adaptable to grades 4–8. Complements Chem, Physics, Env Sci. Download >

Module 4: Motors & Drives

Covers electromagnetism, AC/DC motors, inverters, and regenerative braking. Includes electromagnet-building, math analysis, motor comparisons, and beginner CAD work. Not stand-alone; complete Modules 1–3 first. For HS. Complements Physics, Engineering, Env Sci. Download >

Module 5: Electronics

Explores inverters, rectifiers, AC/DC conversions, regenerative braking, and heat transfer with labs, simulations, and Tinkercad. Includes wireless charging. Advanced content; best for students reading at grade 9+ level. Download >

Module 6: Dynamics/Control

Introduces motion, acceleration, braking, and control systems with simulations, videos, and group design of regenerative braking. For HS, adaptable to 6–8 grade advanced students. Complements Physics, Engineering, Computer Sci. Download >

Module 7: Charging

Explores EV charging types, speeds, connector types, and V2G tech. Includes virtual field trip, grid impact analysis, and Smart Grid concepts. Stand-alone unit for HS, adaptable to 6–8 grade advanced students. Complements Physics, Engineering, Env Sci. Download >

Module 8: Future of EVs

Students research self-driving, V2X, and EV trends. The final project uses Siemens software to design a new EV feature. Not stand-alone; complete prior modules first for best results. Complements Engineering, Economics, Computer Sci. Download >