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Build a Small Turbine*


Who would have guessed that building a small wind turbine could be so easy! Try it yourself!

  1. Look in the TOOLKIT (the box at the right) to find a list of materials you need.


  2. Select the View Instructions button below the TOOLKIT. Then, follow the instructions on the drawing.


  3. See how much weight you can hoist with your wind turbine!
*You will need help from an adult with this project.


TOOLKIT

One thick drinking straw, 7 inches long
One wood dowel, diameter: 1/4 inch; length: 10 inches
Drill and drill bit
Sewing thread
One 12 x 12-inch sheet of paper
One cork
Two wooden blocks, 2 x 2 x 2 inches
Two washers, 1/4 inch in diameter
One push pin
One paper clip
Wood glue
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors



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