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This hands-on project provides step-by-step instructions for building a vertical axis wind turbine in secondary classrooms. The 17-page construction plans may be freely downloaded and are organized for first-time builders. Comprehensive background information on wind energy and renewable energy are provided. Registered teacher-users also have access to supporting lesson plans. All of the materials are readily available in hardware or grocery stores. This resource, which meets multiple national science standards, was developed to spark students' interest in learning more about renewable energy sources and the science and engineering principles that underlie the harnessing of renewable power.
Editor's Note: Wind turbines work by using an internal generator to convert the mechanical energy of the spinning turbine shaft into electricity. This particular project is modeled after the Savonius rotor system, which uses uses drag -- not lift -- to capture energy for making electricity. Although it isn't as efficient as a conventional horizontal axis turbine, it is much easier to build.
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)3. The Nature of Technology
3A. Technology and Science
3C. Issues in Technology
4. The Physical Setting
4E. Energy Transformations
4G. Forces of Nature
8. The Designed World
8C. Energy Sources and Use
11. Common Themes
11A. Systems
11B. Models
12. Habits of Mind
12C. Manipulation and Observation
Common Core State Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6—12
Key Ideas and Details (6-12)
Craft and Structure (6-12)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (6-12)
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity (6-12)
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: Conservation of Energy
Unit Title: Energy Forms and Sources This resource gives step-by-step instructions for building a vertical axis wind turbine in secondary classrooms. The 17-page construction plans may be freely downloaded and are organized for first-time builders. A printable lesson plan is provided, as well as comprehensive background information on wind energy. Highly recommended: Meets all 3 Dimensions of the NGSS for integrating the engineering design process in building, testing, and refining a device that converts energy from one form to another. Link to Unit:
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Title = {Build a Wind Turbine},
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Month = {January 1, 2007},
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