Use common household materials to build a windmill. Explore the engineering behind blade design and windmill construction, participate in a Wind Turbine Blade Design Challenge and explore KidWind’s WindWise curriculum.

Includes materials for 15 Windmills, suitable for use with 15 to 45 students. Recommended year range: K6-Year 12. Approximately 2 class periods required.

Contents:
Index cards
Skewers
String
Plastic cups
Foam cylinders
T-pins
Washers
Straws
Cardboard pipes
Spools
Corks

Note additional materials are required:
Electric Fan
Tape
Scissors

Alternative Materials can also be used eg:
Paper Plates, Scrap Cardboard, House Sale Signs, Pie Pans. Anything that will catch the wind will work.

Last edited 24th Mar 2021