Materials List

ACTIVITY MATERIALS IN KIT

Science of Electricity Model ƒSmall bottle ƒRubber stoppers with holes ƒWooden dowel ƒFoam tube ƒ4 Rectangle magnets ƒ2 Nails ƒDigital Multimeter ƒMagnet wire ƒAlligator clips Series and Parallel Circuits ƒD-cell batteries and holders ƒSmall light bulbs and holders ƒAlligator clips ƒSwitches

Series and Parallel Circuits with Breadboards ƒAlligator clips ƒMultimeters ƒBreadboards ƒ9V batteries with snap connectors or bench power supply ƒ22 gauge wire ƒLEDs ƒResistors ƒPNBO switches

Wind Can Do Work ƒExtra-long straws ƒSmall straws ƒBinder clips ƒStraight pins ƒLarge foam cups (approximately 14 cm tall) ƒRulers ƒHole punches ƒMarkers ƒString or thread ƒPaper clips ƒFan(s) ƒScissors ƒMasking tape

Average Wind Speed

Wake Effect ƒAnemometer

ƒAnemometer

Wind Can Generate Electricity ƒMagnet wire ƒRectangle (neodymium magnets) ƒMultimeters ƒAlligator clips

Exploring Gear Ratios ƒHole plates ƒGears ƒDowel rods (3/8” x 12”) ƒPerpendicular blocks ƒD-cell battery with holder (optional) ƒAlligator clips (optional) ƒMotor with adapter pin (optional) ƒVariable resistor (optional) ƒPermanent markers ƒRuler ƒCutting tool

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED

ƒPush pin ƒHand operated pencil sharpener ƒRuler ƒPermanent marker ƒSharp scissors or utility knife ƒMasking tape ƒFine sandpaper

ƒAssembled turbines from Wind Can Do Work ƒFan(s) ƒMeter stick or measuring tape ƒAssembled turbines from Wind Can Do Work ƒFan(s) ƒMeter stick or measuring tape ƒAssembled turbines from Wind Can Do Work ƒToilet paper rolls ƒHot glue gun with glue ƒScissors ƒMasking tape ƒFan(s) ƒSandpaper or emery board

Wind Blade Investigations ƒDowels ƒHubs ƒBlade pitch protractors ƒSandpaper or emery board ƒMultimeters ƒAlligator clips ƒTurbine tower set-ups (assembled)* Turbine Tower Lift Mechanism ƒWorm gear drives ƒAlligator clips ƒSwitches

Testing Soil for Wind Turbine Foundations

Wind Energy Careers Guess Who

Safety in the Round Optional Model Generating Wind Farm ƒAlligator clips

*See pages 35-37 for turbine tower assembly instruction. ƒScissors ƒFan(s) ƒPennies or other masses ƒRulers ƒPoster board ƒGlue ƒMasking tape ƒStiff steel wire, such as coat hanger ƒWood or plywood pieces ƒMasking tape ƒString ƒ6” Zip ties ƒ#2 Wood screws ƒScrewdrivers ƒBatteries or bench power supply ƒ3/32" Drill bit ƒDrill ƒStopwatches or timers ƒProtractors ƒElectrical tape (optional) ƒShovel ƒ5-Gallon bucket ƒSmall scoops or trowels, or large spoons ƒGlass jars with lids ƒMasking tape ƒRulers ƒCard stock, 3 different colors ƒManilla folders ƒCardstock ƒPVC and PVC connectors ƒAt least 6 identical DC motors ƒLEDs or other low-load device ƒFans ƒHot glue, tape, and other adhesive materials ƒWood, medium-density fiberboard, or other materials