Years 7-10
Suggested learning with hydrogen & fuel cells:
1./ An educational fuel cell car kit is something a teacher can demonstrate and thereby aid the teaching process before the whole class. 2./ Subsequently, each desk holding approximately three(3) students each, can be given an individual educational fuel cell, some plastic tubing, wire and an electric motor. The students then will adapt their learning to be able to create their own hydrogen supply via appropriate chemical reactions and and additional equipment if needed.
Innovative learning here is via the assistance of a demonstration fuel cell by the teacher, hydrogen and fuel cell science/engineering technologies , students being requested to problem solve in providing a hydrogen supply source to the fuel cell kit they will have in groups. From a set of chemical reactions students will select the best for them. Each chemical reaction may have certain characteristics desirable which may make them the ones selected. New innovative course content in teaching the difference between an energy source (solar, wind) and an energy carrier( hydrogen ,electricity) may be applicable.
New Science , Design and Technology and Industrial Technology are the subjects listed. Teachers can determine which they choose to teach first. It is recommended that in subjects like Design and Technology / Industrial Technology, that the normal introductory and core elements are taught before the introduction of hydrogen and fuel cell science/engineering education. New science the subject would deal with hydrogen and fuel cell science/engineering technologies in depth.Social sciences as well for years 7-10 ought not miss out, for the learning should flow over into the social sciences so students can understand the interconnected nature of this new energy carrier and fuel cell technologies.
Suggested timeframe for teachers:
2006 : "MOONSHOT 2010 -The Australian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Science/Technology Education Program" begins; The cluster of twenty[20] high schools in NSW now have model hydrogen fuel cell cars + books and instruction from the FCIA, as at November 2005.The cluster is a representative cluster that can be reproduced anywhere in Australia, with variations designed by teacher/s groups and so on, for their own versions. To begin in year 2006 some planning needs to be done in the last three(3) months of year 2005.Is is advised that all high school teachers should factor this in their classes covering all years (7-12)for the start of year 2006. The representative cluster of twenty[20] high schools in Western Sydney NSW as above, will be given standard fuel cell equipment for project work and competitions during year 2006.NSW state funding is expected in Feb.2006(Now officially confirmed Jan06) so such equipment can be purchased. Sponsorship funding is currently being sort for the regional primary school connection starting early in year 2006.Primary schools will be given the standard new model fuel cell car lab kits along with instruction by the FCIA. Granville Tafe College will be contacted in early Feb.2006,activating the entire Tafe College system in NSW. Major project work along with new course development will start with Tafe Colleges and universities in year 2006 in NSW. Background reading on technology syllabus education http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/area/technology/
Suggested learning outcomes for cluster groups of schools in Australia
2007 [Jan 1]: Micro-fuel cells will be available in demonstration numbers during year 2006.Cheaper disposable units to power portable devices at ~AUD$25 should be available from MTI, called the Mobion.There will be other micro-fuel cell demonstrations from other manufacturers. Students will see these demonstration units, reinforcing their learning. In year 2007 there will be a global release of the micro-fuel cell to power mobile phones,laptops,cameras and so on. The program/s in year 2007 can involve the more powerful micro-fuel cells in new projects in addition to the annual car competition. These can involve solar renewable energy fuel cell hybrid power models to larger projects like fuel cell powered wheel chairs,go-karts,forklift trucks with local TAFE colleges and many more. The program should be going across Australia at this time. From March 2007 the curricula for high schools will be raised by the FCIA in NSW, to The Board of Studies and to other states and territories.
2008 : Competitions continue at scaled levels, OEMs begin real development in regions involving high schools students, innovative cultures start to be sustained, larger fuel cells become available to power schools and other buildings, trial transport demonstrations programs are in their second year,and fuel cell buses are in operation in Sydney and the west.Fuel cell vehicles as well start in commercial fleets by business. New curricula alterations are designed and implemented in NSW and other states in Australia.
2009 : Honda Japan may release their hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) this year.
Have you ever had to roll up your windows to keep from choking on the exhaust from an older car in front of you? Did you wish that car was a Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) like the extraordinary Honda FCX?The only emission that the FCX produces is water vapor. That's because a revolutionary technology allows the FCX to power its motor with electricity generated from a hydrogen-oxygen chemical reaction. With a maximum output of 80 horsepower and 201 Lb.-ft. of torque, the FCX has responsive acceleration that is ideal for city driving. Plus, the FCX is practical for a wide range of typical daily driving trips in today's world.In July 2002, Honda's FCX was certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), making it the first and only fuel cell car in history to be approved for commercial use. CARB and the EPA have also certified the FCX as a Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV), Tier-2 Bin 1.The Honda FCX is the world's most advanced FCV in regular daily operation and the first hydrogen-powered FCV to be certified by CARB and the U.S. EPA, as a 2003 model in July 2002. Honda started fuel cell research in the 1980's and has been road testing vehicles in the United States and Japan since 1999.
2010 : "Moonshot 2010"-Commercial release of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle by GM(US) / Honda Japan .This marks "The beginning of the end for the combustion engine".http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0501/09/-54837.htm
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* Educate an entire school *
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Reversible fuel cell *
Intelligent car chassis and motor (The car backs up and turns 90
°when it hits an object.)
* Hydrogen and oxygen storage * Electric power supply * Fuel cell manuals.
The above product reflects several years of interaction with overseas designers
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as well reduced the cost to Australia over time
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Australian school purchase orders:
Fuel Cell Institute of Australia , PO Box 95 North Revesby NSW 2212.
Suggested learning outcomes for cluster groups of schools in Australia 
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Australian school purchase orders:
Fuel Cell Institute of Australia , PO Box 95 North Revesby NSW 2212.