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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Building the Basic PVC Wind Turbine
Lesson Description:
This plan shows how to make a rugged and inexpensive classroom wind turbine that can be used for lab bench-based blade design experiments. While a few specialized parts are needed (a hub and DC motor), the rest of the components are easily found at most hardware stores.
This plan shows how to make a rugged and inexpensive classroom wind turbine that can be used for lab bench-based blade design experiments. While a few specialized parts are needed (a hub and DC motor), the rest of the components are easily found at most hardware stores.
Lesson Type:
- Experiment
- Group Work
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
- Other
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
1-2 class periods
1-2 class periods
Standards Addressed:
- National standards: 5-8:
- int-a: 2.a. Different kinds of questions require different kinds of scientific investigations, including observing and describing, collecting, experimentation, research, discovery, and making models.
- int-e: 1.a. Identify appropriate problems for technological design.
- int-e: 1.b. Design a solution or product.
- int-e: 1.c. Implement a proposed design.
- int-e: 1.d. Evaluate completed technological designs or products.
- int-e: 1.e. Communicate the process of technological design.
Materials Needed:
- Six 6” PVC pipe
- One 3” PVC pipe
- One 24” PVC pipe
- Five 1” 90° pipe fittings
- One 1” PVC coupler
- Download the attached document for the complete list
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of the Kidwind Project
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of the Kidwind Project
School or Group:
The Kidwind Project
The Kidwind Project
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
