What Do I Need for My Classroom?
For middle school wind energy explorations, we recommend the following setup designed for 8 groups of 2–4 students.
Middle School Renewable Energy with KidWind
Enhance your STEM curriculum with innovative technology that helps students visualize data, build critical-thinking skills, and apply their understanding of electricity, force, dynamics, and climate science to the world around them.
Prototype Test Station (3 per Classroom)
Each station should include:
A. 1 Wind Turbine Tower with Nacelle and GeneratorÂ
B. 1 Go Direct® Energy Sensor
C. 1 Vernier Resistor Board
D. 1 Device with Graphical Analysis
E. 1 Box FanÂ
Blade Design Station (8 per Classroom)
Each station should include:
F. 1 Blade Pitch Protractor
G. 1 Wind Turbine Hub
H. Blade Consumables
What to Order for Your Classroom
- 1 Classroom Pack, Wind Energy Explorations Go Direct® Package (GDP-MS-WEC)
- 3 Box Fans (not sold by Vernier)
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Starting from scratch? Get all the equipment recommended for middle school in one kit with our Classroom Pack Wind Energy Explorations Go Direct Package—all you need are 3 box fans. Need to mix and match? Reach out to our team to find the best fit for your classroom.
This Classroom Pack includes
- 3 Go Direct Energy Sensors
- 3 Vernier Resistor Boards
- 1 Classroom Pack, KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit
- 3 Wind Turbine TowersÂ
- 3 Pitch ProtractorsÂ
- 8 Sets of Blade ConsumablesÂ
Engaging Wind Energy Experiments for Middle School Students
Wind Energy Explorations includes nine wind energy experiments designed for middle school students to study renewable energy and wind power and practice engineering design. Together with KidWind products, students will gain an understanding of energy, circuits, and loads as they explore wind energy.
How Do I Assemble My Wind Turbine?
Need a hand putting together your Advanced or Basic Wind Experiment Kit? Check out these simple step-by-step visuals to quickly assemble the tower, nacelle, generator, and gears.
KidWind Challenges
Take learning beyond the classroom with KidWind Challenges—exciting competitions where students design and test wind turbines to generate maximum power. Engaging over 3,000 students annually, these challenges inspire creativity, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of renewable energy.
Software for Renewable Energy
Collect, Graph, and Analyze Data in Real Time
Help students form critical connections between abstract scientific ideas and the real world. With the Vernier Graphical Analysis® app, students can visualize and interact with voltage, current, power, and energy output from renewable energy experiments.
Looking for Solar Energy Explorations?
We’ve got you covered. Check out our solar offerings for different grade levels, featured products for teaching renewable energy, and more.
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KidWind 2V/400mA Solar Panel
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Solar Energy Exploration Kit
$89.00
Additional Accessories and Consumables
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KidWind Blade Design Consumables
$169.00 -
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub
Starts at $22.00
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