Materials

Energy From Offshore Wind Materials

ACTIVITY MATERIALS IN KIT

Measuring Wind Speed ƒPencils ƒSnow cone cups ƒExtra-long straws ƒStraight pins ƒMasking tape ƒAnemometer ƒWind vane ƒCompass ƒHole punches ƒMarkers ƒScissors ƒStopwatches or timer ƒRulers

Wind Can Do Work ƒExtra-long straws ƒSmall straws ƒBinder clips ƒStraight pins ƒMasking tape

Introduction to Electricity ƒDowels ƒHubs ƒMasking tape ƒTurbine tower set-up (assembled)* ƒGenecon ƒAlligator clips ƒPoster board ƒSmall light bulb (3.8 V, 0.3 A) in socket ƒBattery (any 1.5-volt AAA, AA, or D) ƒFan ƒGlue

Wind Blade Investigations ƒDowels ƒHubs ƒBlade pitch protractor ƒSandpaper ƒMasking tape ƒMultimeters ƒTurbine tower set-ups (assembled)* ƒBlade materials (flat balsa sheets, corrugated plastic sheets) ƒExtra/alternative blade materials ƒScissors ƒFan(s) ƒPennies (or other mass) ƒRulers ƒGlue

Blade Aerodynamics ƒTurbine tower set-ups (assembled)* ƒHub ƒDowels ƒAirfoil blades ƒMasking tape ƒBlade pitch protractor ƒMultimeter

Offshore Wind Developer Proposal

Offshore Wind Turbine Challenge

Sound Waves and Whales ƒSound level meter ƒBubble wrap ƒPadded paper ƒCotton batting ƒNoise maker toy ƒCardboard boxes ƒTape ƒOther insulation materials (optional) ƒRulers ƒScissors

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED

ƒLarge foam cups approximately 14 cm tall ƒRulers ƒHole punches ƒMarkers ƒString or thread ƒPaper clips ƒFan(s) ƒScissors

ƒGlue ƒFan

ƒColored pencils ƒHighlighters ƒSticky notes ƒChart paper (optional) ƒRecycled or found materials such as cardboard, cups, plastic containers, foam, paper, straws, etc. ƒGlue, tape, or fasteners ƒScissors and construction tools as needed ƒLarge tub or aquarium ƒWater ƒSand ƒFan

*See pages 27-28 for turbine tower assembly instructions.

NOTE: You can build your own turbine towers using PVC pipe. For directions, visit www.energy.gov/eere/education/downloads/building-basic-pvc-wind-turbine.