EBT

What Is It?

The Damascus College Energy Breakthrough Team D.C.E.B.T is a group of enthusiastic and dedicated students and teachers who are interested in bikes, mechanics and science. They work throughout the year to design, build and test vehicles within detailed specifications. It requires a team effort and an across-the-curriculum approach.

The Human Powered Vehicles (HPV's) designed and built are entered into several races throughout the year including the World Solar Cycle Challenge and a HPV endurance race in Maryborough (Victoria) well known as the RACV Energy Breakthrough.

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The Curriculum Presence

The Energy Breakthrough Team, though, is not just a hobby group that tinkers at lunch times. The Energy Breakthrough unit in the subject courses structure is an integrated year-long unit where students access learning outcomes from a number of VELS Dimensions.

Technology Materials, Technology Systems, Science, Humanities (Geography) and Health and Physical Education are the Domains covered in this program.

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Where Is It Today?

From its inception several years ago the EBT has experienced many rewarding and successful events. It has evolved to include a large and dedicated group of students, financial sponsors, teachers, parents and past students.

In early 2005, there was even an attempt to establish a senior or graduate team comprising 17-21 year olds who could also provide training and mentoring for the younger team members.

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