Wind Workforce/Curricula/MacGyver Wind Power
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MacGyver Wind Power
1 - 2 hrs
Beginner
50 - 100
Using identical bags of “junk,” students construct windmills that are designed to lift weights. Explore the engineering behind blade design and windmill construction and participate in the MacGyver Windmill Challenge.
Resources for this lesson plan:
Education Levels:
Middle School 7 - 8
High School 9 - 12
College
Subjects:
Engineering
STEM
Physics
Topics:
Energy Basics
Turbines
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