Wind Power Lab

Students learn how to harness the wind in this fun engineering challenge. Using a three-foot-tall wind turbine, a multimeter and a variety of turbine blades and weights, students investigate the most efficient design of a wind turbine and the factors that determine its success. The class analyzes the results of the challenge to learn more about Fort Collins’ largest source of renewable energy.

OfferingsOfferings
  • Classroom volunteers/presenters, Direct teaching
AudiencesAudiences
  • 6th Grade Students / Youth, 7th Grade Students / Youth, 8th Grade Students / Youth, 9th Grade Students / Youth, 10th Grade Students / Youth, 11th Grade Students / Youth, 12th Grade Students / Youth, Pre-Service Educators/College Students
LocationLocation
TimingTiming
    During school day
ThemesThemes
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • STEM
Academic AlignmentAcademic Alignment
    Other
  • : MS, Standard 3. Earth & Space Science, GLE 8; MS, Standard 3. Earth & Space Science, GLE 11; HS Physical Science GLE 6; Earth & Space Science GLE 9 & 11
LanguagesLanguages
    English
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