Wind Workforce/Curricula/How Does a Generator Work?
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How Does a Generator Work?
1 - 2 hrs
Beginner
0 - 50
Students construct their own generators. If they have time, they can try to use the wind to drive these generators and produce power. All wind turbines contain generators that transform the energy of the wind into electricity. Engineers are constantly trying to improve the performance of these generators, allowing the turbines to transform more energy of the wind into electricity. This lesson explores the physics of how generators work and some variables to improve performance.
Resources for this lesson plan:
Education Levels:
Middle School 7 - 8
High School 9 - 12
Subjects:
Engineering
STEM
Physics
Topics:
Turbines
Wind & Weather
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