Hands-on Activity
Activate Wind Power
Summary
In this activity, students will create their own windmills and test them in a wind created by a fan.
Overview
Topic:Wind energy
Real World Science Topics:
- An exploration of the design process
- An exploration of how different fan blades can affect how a windmill functions
Objective
Students will gain an understanding of the engineering design process by designing windmills.
Activity Difficulty Rating: 3
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5-MINUTE REFRESHER
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