Materials

Exploring Offshore Wind Energy Materials

ACTIVITY

Measuring Wind Speed ƒPencils ƒSnow cone cups ƒExtra-long straws ƒStraight pins ƒMasking tape ƒAnemometers (digital, analog) ƒWind vane ƒCompass ƒHole punches ƒMarkers ƒScissors ƒTimers or stopwatches ƒRulers

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

MATERIALS IN KIT

Wind Can Do Work Power Up Challenge ƒMaterials from assembled Wind Can Do Work model

Sidekick Circuits ƒCopper conductive tape ƒMini LED bulbs ƒButton batteries ƒBinder clips

Wind Can Generate Electricity ƒMaterials from assembled Wind Can Do Work model ƒMagnet wire ƒNeodymium magnets ƒMultimeters ƒAlligator clips ƒMasking tape ƒHot glue guns/glue sticks ƒRuler ƒScissors ƒSandpaper or emery board ƒToilet paper rolls ƒFan

Baseload Balance

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED

ƒLarge foam cups (approximately 14 cm tall) ƒRulers ƒHole punches ƒMarkers ƒString or thread ƒPaper clips ƒFan(s) ƒScissors ƒStopwatch or timer ƒConstruction and craft tools ƒArt supplies and “found” materials ƒPaper clips ƒFan ƒScissors ƒArt supplies ƒCardstock (optional)

ƒTape ƒScissors ƒString ƒColored paper ƒRope ƒMarker boards ƒDry-erase markers ƒErasers

*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.

ƒDowels ƒHubs ƒBlade pitch protractors ƒSandpaper or emery board ƒMultimeters ƒAlligator clips ƒMasking tape ƒTurbine tower set-ups (assembled)*

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

Blade Design Challenge ƒDowels ƒBlade materials (flat balsa sheets, corrugated plastic sheets) ƒHubs ƒMasking tape ƒMultimeters ƒAlligator clips ƒTurbine tower set-ups (assembled)* ƒSandpaper or emery board ƒBlade pitch protractor ƒAlternative blade materials ƒGlue ƒScissors ƒFan(s) ƒRulers ƒStopwatches or timers

Offshore Wind Turbine Test ƒMaterials from assembled Wind Can Generate Electricity model ƒMilkshake straws ƒMultimeters ƒAlligator clips ƒMasking tape ƒScissors ƒFan(s) ƒPennies or other masses ƒRulers ƒPoster board or similar ƒGlue ƒGlue ƒFan

ƒCardboard scraps ƒScissors ƒHot glue guns/glue sticks ƒEmpty soda or water bottles ƒSand ƒWater ƒRuler ƒFan