Carolina STEM Challenge : Wind Farm Kit

How can wind create "energy" in your class? Introduce students to this renewable energy source, and create excitement and cooperative learning with this competition-based STEM kit! First, students research the fundamentals of wind energy and wind turbine design. Small groups then design and build their own wind turbine to optimize performance. Materials are sufficient for 30 students. Kit includes: 10 wind turbine assemblies, each consisting of 4 foam airfoil blades, square wooden dowel, 4 round wooden dowels, paper clip, snap swivel, cord, eye screw, and 4 rubber bands; and teacher's manual with reproducible student guide. Needed but not included: box cutter, pruners, timer or clock with second hand, and fan. Options for design activity: paper, scissors, tape/stapler, and cloth.