Windmill
Building a windmill offers students a fascinating journey into engineering and renewable energy. By assembling the base, tower, blades, pegs, beams, and connectors, students learn how individual components form a functional windmill. A small electric motor will be used to demonstrate how the kinetic energy of the windmill blades can be converted into . A battery pack provides the necessary electrical power to the motor. Students learn
about different types of batteries (e.g., AA, AAA, rechargeable) and their respective capacities bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. This involves understanding electrical circuits, wiring, and safe connector usage, allowing them to see how generated energy can be stored and used.
They co- relate their knowledge when they see the windmill blades rotating. It leads to curiosity in exploring key concepts such as kinetic energy, mechanical advantage, and energy transformation. A greater insight into how this kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy
through a series of gears and a generator is gained through a practical learning experience. A practical understanding of electrical circuits, wiring, and safe connector usage, allows them to see how generated energy can be stored and used. Constructing a Windmill teaches them creativity, problem-solving skills, and a deeper appreciation for sustainable energy. Through this process, students not only build a functional windmill but also gain a deeper appreciation for sustainable energy solutions. They delve into physics principles, learning about force, motion, and energy conversion through the mechanics of gears and generators.
Conclusion:
Constructing a Windmill offers students an experiential learning experience that combines engineering, renewable energy, and physics principles. They gain practical skills in assembling and understanding energy conversion, electrical circuits, and safe wiring. This journey fosters creativity, problem-solving abilities, and a deeper appreciation for sustainable energy solutions.
