Engineering: Wind Energy Workshop. A Museum of Science Traveling Program

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1 Engineering: Wind Energy Workshop A Museum of Science Traveling Program

2 Description Engineering: Wind Energy Workshop is a 60-minute program where students practice the engineering design process from start to finish.

3 NGSS Connections ETS1-1. Define a simple design problem that reflects a need or a want. Include criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost that a potential solution must meet ETS1-2. Generate several possible solutions to a given design problem. Compare each solution based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the design problem. 4-ESS3-1. Obtain information to describe that energy and fuels humans use are derived from natural resources and that some energy and fuel sources are renewable and some are not. 4-PS3-4. Apply scientific principles of energy and motion to test and refine a device that converts kinetic energy to electrical energy or uses stored energy to cause motion or produce light or sound

4 NGSS Connections ETS1-3. Plan and carry out tests of one or more design features of a given model or prototype in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify which features need to be improved. Apply the results of tests to redesign a model or prototype ETS1-5. Evaluate relevant design features that must be considered in building a model or prototype of a solution to a given design problem. 6.MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution. Include potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

5 NGSS Scientific and Engineering Practices Asking questions and defining problems. Planning and carrying out investigations. Using mathematics and computational thinking. Developing and using models. Analyzing and interpreting data. Constructing explanations and designing solutions. Engaging in argument from evidence. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.

6 Needs We bring all materials and equipment, including a video projector and screen. Access to 110- volt electricity is required.

7 Space Requirements A set of program equipment will fit in any room at least 18 by 24 in area. The floor must be clear, and all sessions must be taught in the same room.

8 Goals: Energy The program uses fandriven wind turbines that turn kinetic energy into electrical energy. Their effectiveness is measured with voltmeters.

9 Goals: Variables Student groups measure the performance of blade variables like quantity, shape, and surface area.

10 Goals: Data Collection The students graph the results of their tests and share that data with the whole class.

11 Goals: Designing In the final activity, students use their test results to design their own blades.

12 Goals: Testing They test their designs with the wind turbines, measuring the voltage and theorizing what worked well or not so well.

13 Goals: Redesign There s usually enough time for one redesign of their blades a crucial part of engineering.

14 Program Details Can be booked for school groups. Appropriate for third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students.

15 Program Details Capacity is one class (24 students) per session. Up to four sessions can be taught per day by a single educator.

16 Program Details Large schools can book up to eight sessions a day. Two educators teach simultaneously with twin sets of equipment, either in different rooms (top pictures) or a single large room (bottom picture).

17 Prices Sessions per Day Price 1 Session $400 2 Sessions $500 3 Sessions $600 4 Sessions $700 Modest mileage fees are charged for sites more than 30 miles away.

18 Prices Sessions per Day Price 5 Sessions* $800 6 Sessions* $900 7 Sessions* $ Sessions* $1100 *Requires two teaching spaces (or one very large one) for twin sets of equipment. Modest mileage fees are charged for sites more than 30 miles away.

19 Engineering: Wind Energy Workshop For information/reservations: mos.org/travelingprograms