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Gone with the Wind Energy: Design-Build-Test Mini Sail Cars!
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Gill, Emily Ekern, Kristi Champion, Wyatt Carlson, Denise W. |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Description | Students explore the use of wind power in the design, construction and testing of "sail cars," which, in this case, are little wheeled carts with masts and sails that are powered by the moving air generated from a box fan. The scientific method is reviewed and reinforced with the use of controls and variables, and the engineering design process is explored. Students explore the use of wind power in the design, construction and testing of "sail cars," which, in this case, are little wheeled carts with masts and sails that are powered by the moving air generated from a box fan. The scientific method is reviewed and reinforced with the use of controls and variables, and the engineering design process is explored. The focus of the activity is on renewable energy, as well as the design, testing and redesign of small cars made from household materials. The activity (and an extension worksheet) includes the use of kinematic equations using distance, time traveled and speed to enforce exponents and decimals. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Earth and Space Turbine Wind Mill Wind Turbine Control Renewable Energy Wind Power Power |
| Content Type | Text Video |
| Time Required | PT2H |
| Education Level | Class IV Class V Class VI |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity Lecture cum Demonstration |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Structure of the Earth |
