Mini Wind Turbine Activity

SKU# 1823-12
$5.98

Type

Design a turbine to harness the power of the wind and convert it into electricity. Start with your example build, testing through inquiry and experimentation. Then, iterate new designs and additions to transform the wind turbine into your own unique design.

Create the blades utilizing recycling bin materials. Adjust the angle, pitch and amount of blades to observe the electrical output of your wind turbine. We included plenty of extra components to try different designs.

You need a Phillips-head Screwdriver for this activity pack.
Scroll down to "Things You'll Need" for more info.

 

A Multimeter is necessary for testing.
Get the Mini Wind Turbine Test Kit for best results.
Scroll down to "Things You'll Need" for more info.

Age Range

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18+

Customize this activity for the highlighted ages with tons of free labs and challenges!

This is an educational product and not a toy. Adult supervision is required.

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Documents

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Go Guide:

Give it to your students and go! This is the essential document to get students started with their Mini Wind Turbines.

Go Guide:
English: PDF DOCX
Spanish: PDF DOCX
Start here, build your Turbine, and start the Voltage Challenge!

Things You'll Need

 

You're going to need some stuff, but don't sweat it! You probably have it already.

 

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TeacherGeek Tools

REQUIRED

Screw Driver

Drive screws into holes.

optional

Slip Joint Pliers

Grab nuts, bend
wires, etc.

optional

Multi-Cutter

Cut dowels, strips,
recycling bin items, etc.

optional

Reamer

Ream splines (teeth),
from holes so
dowels spin freely.

optional

Mini Hammer

Tap dowels into
other components.

Other Supplies

  • Fan (to create wind)
  • Digital Multimeter (to measure generator voltage)
  • 4x Alligator Clip Leads (optional - to make connecting the meter easier)
  • 2.7 Ohm Resitor (optional - to smooth voltage data)
  • Tape
  • Recycling Bin Materials (for more creative turbine blades)
  • Scissors

Get the Multimeter, Alligator Clip Leads, and Resistors in the Mini Wind Turbine Test Kit!

Activity Pack Components

What comes with the Mini Wind Turbine?

The table shows what comes in each single kit. To see what comes in a 10-pack, just multiply by 10.
Component Quantity
#10 25mm Screw 1
#10 Hex Nut 1
Chip Board - 22 cm x 5 cm (8.5 in x 2 in) 3
Dowel - 30 cm (12 in) 1
Dowel - 15 cm (6 in) 1
Dowel - 5 cm (2 in) 1
Hole Plate 1
Large Bamboo Project Stick 6
Small Bamboo Project Stick 6
Mini Hub Assemby (Red) 1
Perpendicular Block 2
Small 1.5-3V Motor 1
Small 1.5-3V Motor Mount 1

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