Wonders of Offshore Wind Materials ACTIVITY
MATERIALS IN KIT
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED
Measuring Wind
Pencils Straight pins Extra-long straws Snow cone cups Anemometer Wind vane Compass Masking tape
Hole punches Watches with second hand or stopwatches Markers Rulers Scissors Plastic tablecloths Push pins (optional) Fan (optional)
Wind Can Do Work
Extra-long straws Small straws Straight pins Binder clips Masking tape
Foam cups Scissors Fans Markers Rulers Hole punches Paper clips Thread or string
Wind Can Generate Electricity
Wind turbine (assembled)*
Fan
Introduction to Blade Investigations Blade Investigation Blade Redesign Investigation
Weightlifter windmill (assembled)** Wind turbine (assembled)** Dowels Hubs Washers Multimeter Masking tape Alligator clips Buckets with string Blade materials (corrugated plastic and cardboard)
Alternative blade materials Fans Scissors Poster board
Trying the Other Tower
Blade sets from previous activities Weightlifter windmill (assembled)** Wind turbine (assembled)**
Fans
Siting an Offshore Wind Farm
Colored pencils
Offshore Wind STEM Challenge
Pinwheels
Wind Reflections
Masking tape
Plastic tub Sand Water Fan Hose Straws, clay, blocks, string, rocks, and other foundation items
*See pages 31-32 for windmill and turbine assembly instructions.
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