Wind Power v4 by Thames and Kosmos

Build a wind turbine with electric generator using Wind Power (v4.0) by Thames and Kosmos. It is their fourth generation wind turbine kit. Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today. With this kit, you can assemble a realistic wind turbine complete with electric generator and adjustable rotor blades that are designed with complex aerodynamic curves to look and work like modern-day wind turbine blades.

Then, conduct experiments to optimize the turbine’s performance by adjusting the angle of the blades and discover how to use the wind turbine to light up an LED and charge a rechargeable battery. Convert the generator into an electric motor and assemble a small electric car to demonstrate a tangible application for the stored electricity.

The full-colour, 32-page manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information that explores the different types of wind turbines and windmills, the history of this technology, and how wind energy can be used to power homes and electric cars. Age 8 – 14 years.

Educational Benefits:

• develop experimenting skills
• develop knowledge about wind power, renewable energy and electricity
• develop engineering skills and knowledge
• develop fine motor skills
• manual is dyslexic friendly as has pictures and diagrams alongside written instructions/explanations.  Clear and step by step.