Exploring Offshore Wind Energy Materials ACTIVITY
MATERIALS IN KIT
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED
Measuring Wind Speed
Pencils Snow cone cups Extra-long straws Straight pins
Wind Can Do Work
Extra-long straws Small straws Binder clips Straight pins Masking tape
Large foam cups (approximately 14 cm tall) Rulers Hole punches Markers String or thread Paper clips Fan(s) Scissors
Wind Can Do Work Power Up Challenge
Materials from assembled Wind Can Do Work model
Stopwatch or timer Construction and craft tools Art supplies and “found” materials Paper clips Fan
Sidekick Circuits
Copper conductive tape Mini LED bulbs Button batteries Binder clips
Scissors Art supplies Cardstock (optional)
Wind Can Generate Electricity
Materials from assembled Wind Can Do Work model Magnet wire Neodymium magnets Multimeters Alligator clips Masking tape
Hot glue guns/glue sticks Ruler Scissors Sandpaper or emery board Toilet paper rolls Fan
Masking tape Anemometers (digital, analog) Wind vane Compass
Baseload Balance
Hole punches Markers Scissors Timers or stopwatches Rulers
Tape Scissors String Colored paper Rope Marker boards Dry-erase markers Erasers
*See pages 49-50 for turbine tower assembly instructions. NOTE: You can build your own turbine towers using PVC pipe. For directions, visit www.energy.gov/eere/education/dowloads/building-basic-pvc-wind-turbine. ©2021 The NEED Project
Exploring Offshore Wind Teacher Guide
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