Turn a learning experience into a fun lesson. Future engineers create blades for a wind turbine using card stock. Using a fan, they test how well the blades help the wind turbine turn. The goal is to build blades that are effective enough to power an LED light attached to the turbine.

Concepts

wind energy, turbines, wind turbines, energy transformation, engineering design

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a rubric for the activity before learners begin
  

Classroom Considerations

• Third of five installments in the Solar Updraft Towers unit
• Basic knowledge of wind energy and electric circuits is a prerequisite
  

Pros

• Includes a possible lesson extension
• Engaging and fun activity holds students' interest 
  

Cons

• None