Wind Workforce/Curricula/How does a windmill work?
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How does a windmill work?
1 - 2 hrs
Beginner
50 - 100
Students will use a limited amount of materials to design and build functioning windmill models. They will use these models to convert wind into usable mechanical energy to lift weights.
Resources for this lesson plan:
Education Levels:
Middle School 7 - 8
High School 9 - 12
Subjects:
Engineering
Topics:
Turbines
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