Electric Cars

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on electric cars and their related energy concepts, providing students with a series of estimation word problems. The problems require students to calculate the range of electric cars based on their kilowatt-hour (kWh) efficiency, the time it takes to charge an electric car, the average cost of electricity for charging, and the battery capacity. Additionally, students are asked to estimate the carbon emissions saved by driving electric cars, the number of charging stations needed for a fleet of electric cars, and the remaining capacity of an electric car battery after a certain period of usage. These exercises use real-world data and situations related to electric vehicles to make the problems relevant and engaging.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to apply estimation and calculation skills to environmental and technological contexts. It encourages critical thinking about renewable energy and sustainability by having students work through problems involving electric car efficiency and infrastructure. The problems also aim to enhance students’ understanding of energy consumption and the environmental impact of transportation choices. By integrating math with current issues in technology and ecology, the worksheet helps students to connect their learning with important real-world challenges and considerations.