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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Make the Wind Work for You!

For Students 6th - 8th
Find out how a wind turbine can use the power of the wind to generate energy in this science fair engineering project. You will get to design various blades to find out which produces the most energy, and at what wind speeds they are...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Solving a 'Windy' Problem

For Students 3rd - 5th
The wind is a powerful force, enough to erode whole hillsides over time. Building structures in windy environments challenge civil engineers with special safety concerns. A wall in a windy area can either shield you from the cold or fall...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Rolling Blackouts & Environmental Impact

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The goal is for the students to understand the environmental design considerations required when generating electricity. The electric power that we use every day at home and work is generated by a variety of power plants. Power plants...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Science of Sports Cycling

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the aerodynamic principles associated with cycling. Good science and even better web page design. Includes an online calculator that allows the user to calculate the aerodynamic drag and propulsive power of a bicyclist...