Wind Power
Description
Description
In this Mobile Maker Tub, students will work together to engineer an effective blade design to maximize power production. Students will learn about the process of harnessing the wind to create usable electricity.
In this Mobile Maker Tub, students will work together to engineer an effective blade design to maximize power production. Students will learn about the process of harnessing the wind to create usable electricity.
Grade Levels: Kinder - 8th Grade
Grade Levels: Kinder - 8th Grade
Standards: Engineering, Physical Science, Reading Information
Standards: Engineering, Physical Science, Reading Information
Estimated # of sessions: 4 30 minute sessions
Estimated # of sessions: 4 30 minute sessions
Learning Outcomes/Essential Questions
Learning Outcomes/Essential Questions
Essential Question 1: How do windmills work?
Essential Question 1: How do windmills work?
Learning outcome: Students will investigate the mechanics of a windmill.
Learning outcome: Students will investigate the mechanics of a windmill.
Essential Question 2: How can kinetic energy transform into electricity?
Essential Question 2: How can kinetic energy transform into electricity?
Learning Outcome: Students will learn about energy production and windmills.
Learning Outcome: Students will learn about energy production and windmills.
Resources
Resources