Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Science Kit
Horizon’s Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Science Kit is the most comprehensive wind energy educational product on the market today. It allows students to explore simple wind turbine design by providing 3 different blade position combinations.
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Science Kit - product overview
Horizon’s Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Science Kit is the most comprehensive wind energy educational product on the market today. It allows students to explore simple wind turbine design by providing 3 different blade position combinations. Students can also design their own blades.
- 3 different blade configurations
- More than 25 hours of activities covering physics and earth/environmental science
- Discover cutting-edge wind turbine technology
Curriculum
What is included in the horizon energy curriculum? The lab equipment is just the beginning. We’ve built the horizon energy curriculum to provide teachers with multiple resources for engaging their students.
Materials provided
- Hands-on Lab Activities
- Teacher's Guides
- Student's Guides
Concepts covered
Physics Concepts
Angular velocity, Classical Mechanics, Efficiency, Energy, Ohm's Law, Power (Electric), Rotational Mechanics
Earth Science Concepts
Renewable Energy
Included Components
- 3 adjustable positions for the blades
- Rotor base and mounting magnets
- Axis assembly with removable coils
- LED for output power demonstration
- DIY (Do it yourself) blade set
Features
- 3 different adjustable blade angles
- More than 25 hours of activities for middle/high school in physics and earth/environmental science
