Wind Turbine Kit
PROJECT – CLASS SET
Description
This kit provides learners with the opportunity to design blades to generate electricity with a model wind turbine. Learners will explore the impact of materials, shape and number of blades on the generation of electricity in a wind turbine assembly. This kit is paired well with an industry expert to consult on the design and generation of wind turbines. There are enough blade materials for a class of 25+ to each design their own set of blades, and then test them on one of the three turbine set ups.
Featured Trade: Wind Turbine Technician, Electrician
Contributors: Colton Garner, Colin Wynder, Kiri Stolz
Concepts: Electricity, renewable energy, voltage, resistance, aerodynamics, air pressure, wind speed
Grade(s): Grades 5-12
Suggested Curricular Alignments
Grade 5 Science – Electricity and Magnetism
Grade 6 Science – Air and Aerodynamics
Grade 9 Science – Electrical Principles and Technologies
Tools Included
- Wind turbine tower (3)
- Anemometer
- Blade dowels ¼” (100)
- Blade consumable pack (100 blades)
- Glue gun (6)*
- Glue sticks (50)*
- Box fan (3)*
*not pictured
