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
Accompanying Resources
Contributors
Warren Anderson, Joëlle Lavergne, Matthew Prete, Vernier Canada














