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Learners will build and experiment with their own windmills made from simple household materials. The program closes with a discussion on energy conservation and how our choices and actions can add up to make a difference.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Paper and markers for sources of energy list
- Fans for wind tunnel stations
- Pennies for testing windmills
- Scale model of a wind turbine
- Paper milk cartons
- Skewers
- Foam balls
- Small paper cups
- String
- Craft sticks
- Index cards
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
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Earth Processes
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Technology
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Energy
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Work and Machines
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Rotation Motion
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States of Matter
- Gases
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Energy
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
- Technology and the Environment
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Model Building
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, Sciencenter, 2010
Funding Source:
- Institute of Museum and Library Services