Explore engineering and mechanics principles with hands-on construction of two miniature wind turbines. One generates direct current via a 6V motor while the other uses copper coils and magnets to generate alternating current through magnetic induction. Students perform wind energy experiments, using critical thinking skills to identify key differences between alternating and direct electrical current. Alligator clips connect each turbine to an LED light or a buzzer to demonstrate how electricity from wind is transformed into light or sound, and students use a multimeter to measure power output! Kit includes 1 Savonious V3 AC Wind Turbine and 1 Savonious DC Wind Turbine, and digital access to build instructions and course material. Full contents list below. Recommended for Middle School and up.
CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.
Kit includes:
- Savonius V3 AC Wind Turbine, 1 Ea
- Savonius Coil Housing, 1 Ea
- Savonius Top Piece, 1 Ea
- Dowels, Set of 3
- S-Foils, 2 Ea
- Blades, 2 Ea
- Savonius Screw Packet, 1 Ea
- Sandpaper, 2 Pcs
- Stabilizer Squares, 2 Ea
- LED, 1 Ea
- Double-Sided Tape, 4 Pcs
- Rotor Adaptor (spins dowels), Set of 4
- Rotor Disc, 1 Ea
- Copper Coils, Set of 4
- Ceramic Magnets, Pack of 4
- Savonius V3 DC Wind Turbine, 1 Ea
- Savonius Coil Housing, 1 Ea
- Savonius Top Piece, 1 Ea
- Dowels, Set of 3
- S-Foils, 2 Ea
- Blades, 2 Ea
- Savonius DC Adaptor, 1 Ea
- Adaptor parts (1 large & 1 small), 1 Ea
- Alligator Clips
- 6V DC Motor, 1 Ea
- Black & Red Alligator Clips, 1 Ea
- LED, 1 Ea
- Piezo Buzzer, 1 Ea