Wind Energy Science and Engineering Workshop

From the grain grinders of ancient Holland to the wind farms being constructed all around the US, wind power has captured the public imagination with its simplicity and elegance. Dig deeper into the wind and introduce your students to the science and technology behind the fastest growing energy resource in the world.

This workshop is available to to 6th-12th grade science and technical education teachers who are interested in wind energy.

Participants will learn the basic principles behind wind energy and how to introduce students to wind energy concepts using standards-based activities in an engaging, hands-on manner.

Participants in attendance will all receive basic turbine wind kits.

• Construction Weightlifting Windmills
• Wind Energy Basics, Science & Classroom Applications
• Constructing Electricity Producing Wind Turbines
• Building and Testing Wind Turbine Blades
• Science of Wind Turbine Blade Design
• Measuring Turbine Power Output & Powering Load Devices

Evaluation Report: 

Wind Energy Science and Engineering Workshop 10-13-2011.pdf