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Wind Energy in the Classroom

Wind Energy in the Classroom. No Cost Wind Energy Inquiry Investigation. This lesson was adapted from the Science Olympiad Wind Power competition. More information is available at http://www.soinc.org/wind_power_c . . Supplies:. Discman-type CD player CD’s Lightweight cardboard

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Wind Energy in the Classroom

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  1. Wind Energy in the Classroom

  2. No Cost Wind Energy Inquiry Investigation This lesson was adapted from the Science Olympiad Wind Power competition. More information is available at http://www.soinc.org/wind_power_c.

  3. Supplies: Discman-type CD player CD’s Lightweight cardboard Duct tape and/or masking tape Scissors Ring stand Box fan Multimeter

  4. Turbine Set-up http://soinc.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/PhysicalScienceLabSetup.pdf

  5. The Klentschy Inquiry Method • Engaging Scenario • Focus Question • Prediction • Procedure • Data Collection • Research • Making Meaning Conference • Conclusions • Reflections/Next Steps/ New Questions

  6. Lesson Ideas: • Test turbines at high speed & low speed fan settings. • Test turbine for 30 seconds. Record the highest reading. • Compete for overall efficiency; power output and overall mass.

  7. Other Web Resources: • Horizon Wind Energy http://www.horizonwind.com/ • Wind Turbines in Benton County, Indiana http://www.earlparkindiana.com/windfarm.html • Exploding Wind Turbine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u14tBwO5QVQ

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