Harness the power of the wind and explore alternative energy solutions with the TeacherGeek® Mini Wind Turbine activity. Students design a turbine to capture energy from wind and convert it into electricity, then reiterate as part of the engineering process to invent unique and more efficient designs. Its truly green engineering, tested through inquiry and empowered by experimentation. Use recycled materials (even 3-D printed) to create the blades and attach them to the mount with project sticks that are easily removed for challenges or labs. The hub holds up to 6 turbine blades with adjustable...
Harness the power of the wind and explore alternative energy solutions with the TeacherGeek® Mini Wind Turbine activity. Students design a turbine to capture energy from wind and convert it into electricity, then reiterate as part of the engineering process to invent unique and more efficient designs. Its truly green engineering, tested through inquiry and empowered by experimentation. Use recycled materials (even 3-D printed) to create the blades and attach them to the mount with project sticks that are easily removed for challenges or labs. The hub holds up to 6 turbine blades with adjustable...
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For Educational & Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic purposes.
KIT COMPONENTS
2 Dowels 1 Screw, 5/8" 1 Hex Nut 1 Hole Plate 2 Perpendicular Blocks 1 Mini Hub Assembly 1 Mini Hub Screw 1 Mini Motor Mount 1 Motor 10 Skewer Sticks 1 Instructions,1 TeacherGeek® Maker Tool Set (item #755979) 1 Safety Goggles (item #646703) 1 Digital Multimeter (item #757462) 1 Alligator Clip Leads (item #756515) 1 Resistors (item #975480, optional) 1 Desk Fan, 6" (item #644355, optional)
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Easy to put together, took me around 10 minutes. Has great extra experiments for further study.
Viviana
Easy to put together, took me around 10 minutes. Has great extra experiments for further study.
Viviana
Easy to put together
Viviana M.
Easy to put together, took me around 10 minutes. Has great extra experiments for further study.
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