Wind Turbine Structures and Forces

Wind Turbine Structures and Forces

Learning objective

Students will use the engineering design process to design, build, test, and improve wind turbine blades that efficiently transform wind energy into electrical energy. They will explore how structure, material, surface area, and blade angle affect performance.

Trades connections

Wind Turbine Technician, Electrician, Powerline Technician

Grades

  • Grade 7

Concepts

  • Angles
  • Forces
  • Strength and Stability
  • Construction materials
  • Engineering Design Process
  • Surface area
  • Aerodynamics
  • Renewable energy
  • Generation of electricity

Contributors

Warren Anderson, Joëlle Lavergne, Matthew Prete, Vernier Canada

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