Renewable Energy Turbines
Students will learn about how energy can be transferred from wind into electricity. Students will work in groups to design a wind turbine, research how turbines and generators work, build a turbine using craft materials and a small motor, and then test their turbines. Through testing and adjustments, students will learn more about the transfer of energy.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZzbiCMK6gO_WeqC1eVHOwmoFYXXir01T8dazQz6…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to EngineeringRelated Content
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