Wind Turbine Activity

Wind turbine activity

Learning objective

Students will apply knowledge of blade design and angles to create efficient wind turbine blades. Students will measure and analyze voltage output to evaluate the performance of different blade designs.

Trades connections

Wind Turbine Technician, Electrician, Powerline Technician

Grades

  • Grade 9
  • Science 30

Concepts

  • Renewable energy
  • Energy conversion
  • Mechanical energy
  • Measurement
  • Voltage
  • Power
  • Generators

Contributors

Colton Garner, Warren Anderson, KidWind, Vernier Canada

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