This is an extension lesson that will allow students to develop a …
This is an extension lesson that will allow students to develop a better understanding of wind as a source of alternative energy. This activity will require students to construct and measure the energy production of a table-top wind turbine. This activity has been remixed from As the Rotor Turns: Wind Power and You" by CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network licensed under Custom License.Image Credit: "Raglan" by Natalia Volna itravelNZ@ travel app is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Students create their own anemometers instruments for measuring wind speed. They see …
Students create their own anemometers instruments for measuring wind speed. They see how an anemometer measures wind speed by taking measurements at various school locations. They also learn about different types of anemometers, real-world applications, and how wind speed information helps engineers decide where to place wind turbines.
Students explore the use of wind power in the design, construction and …
Students explore the use of wind power in the design, construction and testing of "sail cars," which, in this case, are little wheeled carts with masts and sails that are powered by the moving air generated from a box fan. The scientific method is reviewed and reinforced with the use of controls and variables, and the engineering design process is explored. The focus of the activity is on renewable energy, as well as the design, testing and redesign of small cars made from household materials. The activity (and an extension worksheet) includes the use of kinematic equations using distance, time traveled and speed to enforce exponents and decimals.
Students learn how engineers harness the energy of the wind to produce …
Students learn how engineers harness the energy of the wind to produce power by following the engineering design process as they prototype two types of wind turbines and test to see which works best. Students also learn how engineers decide where to place wind turbines, and the advantages and disadvantages to using wind power compared to other non-renewable energy sources.
Students learn about wind as a source of renewable energy and explore …
Students learn about wind as a source of renewable energy and explore the advantages and disadvantages wind turbines and wind farms. They also learn about the effectiveness of wind turbines in varying weather conditions and how engineers work to create wind power that is cheaper, more reliable and safer for wildlife.
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