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The Wind Power Challenge

Overall rating 4 out of 54.6 (5 ratings)

Last updated 18 March 2013, created 11 January 2011, viewed 5,439

An ideal activity for National Science and Engineering Week the wind power challenge asks students to design a wind powered machine that can lift a weighted cup off the floor. 'wind' power is provided using hairdryers. Research material, teacher's notes, video clips and even downloadable More… certificates are all freely available on the website. Now also available in Welsh

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wonderful resource to use with Earth Hour

from gardensuzy, 18 March 2013
(report comment) 4 out of 5

Wonderful resource to help us meet our design process standard. Thank you for sharing.

from cwilkins45, 17 March 2013
(report comment) 5 out of 5

We love this activity and have accredited it to count towards a CREST Star "SuperStar" award. It has lots of investigation and also a great "make-and-do" element. Find more accredited activities from Practical Action and other great providers at www.britishscienceassociation.org/creststar/partners

from CRESTstar, 07 February 2013
(report comment) 5 out of 5

Brilliant perfect for NSEW and other cross curricular projects

from niamhirl, 29 February 2012
(report comment) 5 out of 5

Nice KS3 activity on windturbines - with certificates!

from grahamstevens, 08 February 2012
(report comment) 4 out of 5
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