Sustainable Energy: Wind Power

Level: Grades 3 – 8         Time: 1.5 hours

Windmills have captured renewable energy for up to 2000 years. In new forms, wind machines will harness even more power in the future. Construct a classic whirligig to control, measure and apply wind power. With adjustable rotors.

Cost: $10 per student

Connecticut Core Science Curriculum Framework
7.1
Energy provides the ability to do work and can exist in many forms.
   
Sustainable Design
The Eli Whitney Museum  •  915 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06517  •  (203) 777-1833  •  Hours:  Wed-Thu-Fri 12-5   Sat 10-3   Sun 12-5