In the last few weeks, students have been introduced to mechanical engineering, and windmills. They understand that mechanical engineers design and improve machines. They also understand that windmills use the energy of the wind to do work. This week, the students will be experimenting with using the energy of the wind. They are challenged to design sails for a boat that will carry the boat from one table to another on a track. The groups of three brainstormed ideas, made a plan, and created a sail. This week they will test and improve their designs.
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AuthorMrs. Houseman-STEM Specialist Archives
May 2017
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