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Windmills and renewable energy

Intro to Physical Science Sherry Carr, Martha Cortes, Richard Gathright , and Diana Rojas C. Dianne Phillips, Instructor. Windmills and renewable energy. Introduction. Our goal with this project is to explain and show how a windmill works and how it generates renewable energy.

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Windmills and renewable energy

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  1. Intro to Physical Science Sherry Carr, Martha Cortes, Richard Gathright, and Diana Rojas C. Dianne Phillips, Instructor Windmills and renewable energy

  2. Introduction Our goal with this project is to explain and show how a windmill works and how it generates renewable energy

  3. Project Overview • We built a windmill that demonstrates how wind can be turned into usable energy. • We used different types and sizes of blades to compare and contrast the efficiency.

  4. Objectives • To create a wind energy demonstration that can be used at the college level, as well as the elementary level • We created a lesson plan that can be used at the elementary level to show what renewable energy is and explain it in a way that they understand • Our goal was to power a Christmas bulb that required 1.75 Volts

  5. The Power of Wind • Wind power can be calculated using the formula P=½p(π r2)V3 • P= Power in the Wind • p= Density of the Air • r= Radius of swept area • V= Wind Velocity • A regular house fan produces 7.85 Watts of power on high

  6. The Windmill

  7. Project Data

  8. CurriculumCourse Content • We used the scientific method to produce the experiment, collect data, and interpret the results. • Renewable energy resources • Physics concepts • Conservation of Energy • Work-Energy Principle • Magnetic Induction • Lenz’s Law

  9. Activity Curriculum • Used the turbine to demonstrate Wind Energy. • Created a lesson plan that is geared for 3rd grade but can be modified for all ages, including college. • Word Document

  10. Technology • Technology to be used or already used is: • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft PowerPoint • The Internet • Building materials for the windmill • Digital Camera • Cell Phones

  11. How will this service the community? • Our project will serve the community by informing about: • reducing greenhouse gas emissions • minimize electric costs • bettering the environment using wind and other renewable sources of energy • Our school and community contacts include: • Dianne Phillips, Bonnie Grimes Elementary School, NWACC Physical Science

  12. Community Involvement • We taught Ms. Lay’s 3rd grade class at Bonnie Grimes Elementary in Rogers, AR about Wind Energy and renewable. • Created a small pinwheel demonstration that the kids could easily make and enjoy.

  13. Skills Developed • Team • We built on our team skills to ensure that the work was evenly distributed and thoroughly finished to the best of our abilities • Technological • The team increased their knowledge of: • Certain computer programs • Internet research • Mechanical and electrical skills • Physics • Renewable Energy • Communicational • We developed good communication skills in order to succeed in this project

  14. Outcome • Our experiment was successful in all aspects of the project. • We were able to teach younger students about renewable energy and at the same time, teach ourselves.

  15. Acknowledgements • Bonnie Grimes Elementary School • Debra Lewis, Principal, Bonnie Grimes • Ms. Lisa Lay, 3rd grade teacher • Third grade class • C. Dianne Phillips, NWACC Physical Science Instructor • Kidwind.org • Lowes

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