This generator has 4-foot leads which are attached with shrink-wrapped, reinforced soldering. Typical output in non-geared wind devices is 0.5–2.5 V at 0.1–0.3 A.
A KidWind Generator is the only piece of required equipment to be used during the KidWind Challenge. The Kansas Energy Program can provide generators to teams competing in the Kansas KidWind Challenge.
Perform all of the same investigations as the Basic Wind Experiment Kit with the ability to generate more power at higher voltages (0.5 V–20 V). Discover advanced concepts of wind turbine technology, including gearboxes and generator construction (with the GenPack add-on).
This kit allows young scientists to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity (0.5 –3 V range), and lift weights. The Basic Wind Experiment Kit has all the materials you need to begin understanding wind power. The kit is also a great starting point for students new to the KidWind Challenge.
Simpler to use than a multimeter, the Go Direct Energy Sensor measures the voltage and current output of a renewable energy system. Connect a source, such as a small wind turbine or solar panel, and our free Graphical Analysis 4 app displays voltage, current, power, and energy output. For simple energy measurements, Go Direct Energy includes a fixed load of 30 Ω.
The Go Direct Energy Sensor is ideal for a wide variety of renewable energy experiments:
This activity requires participants to design a wind-powered car. Regardless of age, everyone seems to have a great time with this – even adults! For younger children, assistance will be needed to use scissors and put the components together. For a written lesson and instructions, visit the KidWind Class Activities page at https://kidwind.org/activity/sail-cars/.
This activity requires participants to design a handheld windmill that can lift weights. It will challenge participants' engineering creativity and ability to manipulate independent and dependent variables. For a written lesson and instructions for this activity, visit the KidWind Class Activities page at https://www.kidwind.org/activities/recgdN7uEGiPvO4tP.
100 small experiments! Create a wind turbine, solar boat, power a house with a wind turbine, etc. This might be best used as a teacher demo kit.
