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Educate young scientists to generate electricity, lift weights and test a variety of blade designs with this popular kit.
This popular kit allows young scientists to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity, and lift weights using nothing but wind energy. The Basic Wind Experiment Kit supplies you with everything you need to begin understanding wind power. Explore wind energy affordably and easily, just add the wind, basic tools, and your imagination. Great for grades 4-12 and groups, as well as individual science fair projects.
This kit is also available in the Kidwind Basic Experiment Kit, Classroom Pack.
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Experiment Ideas
Activities
- Design turbine blades
- Generate electricity
- Lift weights
- Measure power output
- Light LEDs
- Compare different designs
- Explore torque vs. speed
- Charge capacitors
Concepts
- Understanding clean energy
- Exploring energy transformations
- Exploring the relationship between energy and forces
- Developing and using physical models
- Understanding differences between energy and power
- Collecting data with advanced tools
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Using mathematics to explain and understand data
- Designing controlled experiments
- Optimizing designs
Lessons, Tips and Challenges
Download lessons, learn tips for building turbines, and check out the KidWind Challenges. Go to kidwind.org
What's Included
- Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (1)
- Nacelle Body Half (2)
- Motor Mount Pack (1)
- 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (1)
- Wind Turbine Hub (1)
- Power Output Board (1)
- Tower Base Leg (3)
- Tower Base Locking Ring (1)
- Tower Base Hub (1)
- Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (1)
- Blade Pitch Protractor (1)
- Hex Lock (3)
- Spool (1)
- 8-tooth Gear (1)
- 32-tooth Gear (1)
- 20″ Wood Tower (1)
- 1/2″ Washer (25)
- Dowels* (25)
- Power Output Pack* (1)
- 3″ x 12″ x 3/32″ Balsa Wood Sheet* (5)
- 3″ x 12″ Chipboard Blade Sheet* (10)
- 4′ String* (4)
Ideal Solutions for Enquiry Based Learning
5 Year Warranty on most items
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Connectivity with iOS, Mac, Android, Windows and Chromebooks
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Extensive Support Materials
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