Back to School: Some of Our Favorite Switch Labs Sessions
As students across the United States head back to school, it’s an exciting time for both educators and learners. One aspect that has gained immense popularity and traction in
The Switch Lab™
Build a road-ready electric vehicle in your class.
INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOPS
Our Workshops include everything you need to ensure a successful classroom project. You’ll receive guidance for teaching mechanics and electricity, and you’ll build the Switch EV from the ground up, just like your students will.
Switch Electric Vehicle Kits
Students work together to assemble a road-ready electric vehicle following clear instructions. Our “re-usable” kit includes the chassis, AC, DC or Permanent Magnet drive system, battery, all required wiring, lights, seat, seat-belt and windscreen.
CLASSROOM CURRICULUM
The Switch Lab™ is an all-inclusive, turn-key program with four vehicle options and two levels of curriculum support. Designed to be adaptable to a range of courses and schedules, it supports STEM, CTE and Common Core in one package.
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OUR SCHOOLS
See where The Switch Lab™ is having an impact in schools across the country, and the world.
GRANT PARTNERS & AFFILIATIONS
We’re grateful to the partners who have help fund The Switch Lab for schools.
As a learning tool, it’s awesome. So many aspects tie into my course - from electricity to batteries to the concept of torque. I’d love to see this in all schools.
Ron Bilberry
Conceptual Physics Teacher
Archbishop Hanna High School
Archbishop Hanna High School
It really is plug and play. Any school can do this, regardless of the tools or shop facility. You can start with any space.
Roger Pressley
Automotive Instructor
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
It’s a phenomenal piece of equipment. I love driving it. Every high school and community college should have one.
Marty Supple
Automotive Instructor
Cerritos College
Cerritos College
It’s the most powerful thing I’ve been a part of. My students have big goals now, because they see what they can do.
Patricia Murphy
Robotics Teacher
Healdsburg Junior High
Healdsburg Junior High
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