Wind Workforce/Curricula/KidWind Advanced Wind Energy Kit
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KidWind Advanced Wind Energy Kit
1 - 2 hrs
Moderate
100 - 200
Discover advanced concepts of wind turbine technology, including gearboxes and generator construction (with the GenPack add-on). Students can use the blades they design to generate electricity, lift weights, and pump water. This kit is perfect for grades 7–12 and college. All you need to add is a wind source, basic tools, and imagination!
Resources for this lesson plan:
Education Levels:
Middle School 7 - 8
High School 9 - 12
College
Subjects:
Engineering
STEM
Physics
Topics:
Energy Basics
Turbines
Wind & Weather
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