TeacherGeek Mini Wind Turbine Activity

Harness the power of the wind and explore the innovation behind alternative energy with the TeacherGeek Mini Wind Turbine activity. Capture energy from the wind to convert into electricity, as students cycle through the engineering process to invent unique and more efficient designs. Recycling bin, 3-D printed or found materials are used to create the blades, attached to the mount with toothpicks and easily adjustable for challenges and labs. Learn how blade shape, angle or pitch impacts the turbine’s electrical output (measure with a digital multimeter and alligator clip leads.) A favorite, environmentally-conscious activity for schools, scout troops, summer camps, 4-H groups or science fairs. Build once, tinker forever.

Each Pack Includes:
• 3 Dowels
• 1 5/8" Screw
• 1 Hex Nut
• 1 Hole Plate
• 2 Perpendicular Blocks
• 1 Mini Hub Assembly
• 1 Motor
• 1 Mini Motor Mount
• 10 Skewer Sticks
• 1 Mini Hub Screw

Required, but Not Included: Maker Tool Set

Optional & Consumable Supplies: Recycling bin components, materials for blades, safety goggles, tape

Mini Wind Turbine Activity Document Downloads
• Build Guide
• Design & Engineering Challenge
• Classroom Overview
• Labs
• Printable Protractor
• Simple Engineering Notebook
• Engineering Notebook
• Assembly Guide