Horizon Wind Energy Science Kit

Horizon Educational SKU: HFC-FCJJ-39
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  • Grades: 6–12 / Ages 12+
  • Number of Students: 1–4 students per kit
  • Number of Lessons: Up to 10 class periods
  • Hours of Content: Approximately 5–10 hours
  • Additional Resources: Teacher Guide, Student Guide, hands-on lab activities, assembly guide, and renewable-energy curriculum materials

 

Highlights:

  • Hands-on exploration of wind energy and turbine design
  • Tests blade number, shape, pitch, RPM, and efficiency
  • Demonstrates electrical power generation from wind
  • Includes NASA-inspired turbine blade profiles

 

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

  • Renewable and wind energy
  • Wind turbine design and efficiency
  • Energy conversion and conservation
  • Angular velocity and rotational mechanics
  • Electricity, power, and Ohm’s Law
  • Data collection and analysis

 

Standard Alignments:

  • NGSS: PS2.A – Forces and Motion
  • NGSS: PS3.B – Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer
  • Science and Engineering Practices: investigation, data analysis, and mathematical reasoning
  • Crosscutting Concepts: Energy and Matter; Structure and Function; Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

 

What’s Included:

  • Mini wind turbine/wind power generator
  • Three sets of profiled turbine blades
  • LED module
  • Three-phase alternator
  • Wind vane
  • Assembly components
  • Educational curriculum materials

 

Technology Requirements/Specifications:

  • Model: FCJJ-39
  • Dimensions: approximately 31 × 15.3 × 5.5 cm
  • Weight: approximately 0.7 kg (1.54 lb.)
  • Requires a suitable wind source, such as an electric fan
  • Optional: multimeter or Horizon Renewable Energy Monitor for measurements

 

Special Notes and Considerations:

  • esigned for hands-on STEM, physics, and renewable-energy instruction.
  • Students can modify blade type, number, and angle to investigate turbine performance.
  • A small Phillips-head screwdriver and hex wrench may be needed for assembly.
  • Adult/teacher supervision is recommended for classroom use.

 

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