Kidwind: Wind Turbine Project

Materials:
Base plate: The base plate is the foundation for the wind turbine and supports the rest of the components.
Tower: The tower holds up the gearbox and the rotor assembly.
Gearbox: The gearbox is the part of the wind turbine that converts the rotational energy of the rotor into electrical energy.
Hub: The hub connects the blades to the rotor.
Blades: The blades capture the wind and turn the rotor.
Generator: The generator converts the rotational energy of the rotor into electrical energy.
Multimeter: The multimeter is a measuring device that is used to measure the voltage and current generated by the wind turbine.
Wires: Wires are used to connect the generator to the multimeter.
Nacelle: The nacelle is the cover that goes over the gearbox and generator to protect them from the weather.
Screws, bolts, and nuts: These are used to connect the various components together

Agenda:
Construct/Engineer Wind Turbine Tower-Kidwind Kit Instructions
Connect your blades with the hub
Test your wind turbine (Fan)
Record Wind Speed (Multimeter)
Test your wind turbine (solar panel)
Record Wind Speed (Multimeter)
Closure: Discuss Results
What group’s wind turbine had the most wind speed?
Why do you think their blades spun faster?

Summary:
Context: This lesson takes place in a classroom for one or more hours
Students are working with their assigned group or table group
An emphasis on the tower is constructed and all components needed for the wind turbine blades
Directions for the towers are in the Kidwind Kit