Demonstrate the power of the wind with an affordable and rugged wind turbine.
The KidWind Mini Wind Turbine with Blade Design allows students to explore basic wind energy production and blade design concepts such as pitch, area, mass, quantity, and material on a desk using a small house fan. This kit is the recommended kit to use with Investigating Wind Energy.
The KidWind Mini Wind Turbine is a simple easy-to-build turbine with an optimally designed, efficient blade set that can light an LED bulb using a small house fan.
* This part is a consumable and is excluded from warranty.
Note: The Mini Wind Turbine does not include a multimeter. You can measure current and voltage from the turbines using a Go Direct® Energy Sensor, and an optional Vernier Variable Load or Vernier Resistor Board.
| ACTIVITY | MINI WIND TURBINE WITH BLADE DESIGN | MINI WIND TURBINE |
|---|---|---|
| Generate electricity | ● | ● |
| Light LEDs | ● | ● |
| Play a song | ● | ● |
| Measure the effects of windspeed | ● | ● |
| Measure turbine shading | ● | ● |
| Compare blade designs | ● | |
| Investigate effect of changing number of blades | ● | |
| Change blade pitch | ● | |
| Measure power output | ● | |
| CONCEPTS | MINI WIND TURBINE WITH BLADE DESIGN | MINI WIND TURBINE |
| Understanding clean energy | ● | ● |
| Exploring energy transformations | ● | ● |
| Understanding the relationship between energy and forces | ● | ● |
| Developing and using physical models | ● | |
| Understanding differences between energy and power | ● | |
| Collecting data with advanced tools | ● | |
| Analyzing and interpreting data | ● | |
| Using mathematics to explain and understand data | ● | |
| Designing controlled experiments | ● | |
| Optimizing designs | ● |
Download lessons, learn tips for building turbines, and check out the KidWind challenges.
5-year limited warranty (1 year on generator, consumables excluded)
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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.
