| Lesson Plans/Activity: |
Building the Basic PVC Wind Turbine
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| Grades: |
5-8
, 9-12
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| Subject: |
Wind Energy
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| Summary: |
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.
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| Curriculum: |
Technology, Science
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| Plan Time: | 1-2 class periods |
| Standards: |
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.
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| Materials: |
- Six 6” PVC pipe
- One 3” PVC pipe
- One 24” PVC pipe
- Five 1” 90° pipe fittings
- One 1” PVC coupler
- Three 1” Ts pipe fittings (1 drilled)
- One hub material (wood circle)
- Tinkertoy
- One DC motor with wires and alligator clips (about 1” in diameter)
- PVC cutter or saw
- Soldering iron
- Wire
- Duct tape
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| Owner: |
Kidwind Project
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