Post on 04-Jan-2016
Wind Energy in the Classroom
No Cost Wind Energy Inquiry InvestigationThis lesson was adapted from the Science Olympiad Wind Power competition. More information is available at http://www.soinc.org/wind_power_c.
Supplies:Discman-type CD playerCD’sLightweight cardboard Duct tape and/or masking tapeScissorsRing standBox fanMultimeter
Turbine Set-up http://
soinc.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/PhysicalScienceLabSetup.pdf
The Klentschy Inquiry Method1. Engaging Scenario2. Focus Question3. Prediction4. Procedure5. Data Collection6. Research7. Making Meaning
Conference8. Conclusions9. Reflections/Next
Steps/ New Questions
Lesson Ideas:Test turbines at high speed & low speed fan
settings.Test turbine for 30 seconds. Record the
highest reading.Compete for overall efficiency; power output
and overall mass.
Other Web Resources:Horizon Wind Energy http://www.horizonwind.com/
Wind Turbines in Benton County, Indiana http://
www.earlparkindiana.com/windfarm.html
Exploding Wind Turbine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u14tBwO5QVQ