Building the Basic PVC Wind Turbine

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Building the Basic PVC Wind Turbine

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This lesson shows how to make a rugged and inexpensive classroom wind turbine that can be used for lab bench-based blade design experiments. While a few specialized parts are needed (a hub and DC motor), the rest of the components are easily found at most hardware stores.

Education Levels:

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Technology, Physical Sciences

Resource Type:

Activity

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

U.S. Department of Energy

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Keywords:

Renewable energy, Alternative energy, Wind turbines

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers, Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

Kidwind Project

Is Part Of:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/default.aspx

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

21st Century Content, Science

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Science Curriculum Standards (2000)

I. Inquiry

B. Abilities Necessary to Do Technological Design

4. Evaluate completed technological designs or products.

Conforms To

Kansas Science Education Standards (2001)

Standard 5: Science and Technology

Benchmark 1: The students will demonstrate abilities of technological design.

3. Communicate the process of technological design.

Conforms To

Science Curriculum Standards (2000)

I. Inquiry

B. Abilities Necessary to Do Technological Design

3. Implement a proposed design.

Conforms To

Kansas Science Education Standards (2001)

Standard 5: Science and Technology

Benchmark 1: The students will demonstrate abilities of technological design.

1. Identify appropriate problems for technological design.

Conforms To

Science Curriculum Standards (2000)

I. Inquiry

B. Abilities Necessary to Do Technological Design

2. Design a solution or product.

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