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Wind Power Challenge

Subject(s): Science | Age: 11-14 | 14-16 | Type: Activity sheet | Teacher guidance | Video | Publication Year: 2000 - 2009
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From Practical Action, this challenge asks students to design a simple wind turbine capable of lifting a cup off the floor to bench height.

The winning team will be the one producing a machine that lifts the most weight. The resource includes an instruction sheet, wind turbine images, links to videos and downloadable certificates.

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    Wind turbines - various designs (photos)

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