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KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit

KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit

KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit

KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit

This popular kit allows young scientists to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity, and lift weights.

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Education Levels

Explore wind energy affordably and easily. This kit, one of our most popular, 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 get started understanding wind power. Great for classrooms, as well as individual science fair projects.

Classroom Pack

The classroom pack includes materials for eight groups of 2 to 4 students each. Each group independently assembles hubs and blade sets. To evaluate designs, students use one of three teacher-built “test stations” that include a tower, base, and generator.

The KidWind® Challenge
KidWind Challenges (2:05)

Specifications

  • Height: 24 in
  • Maximum blade diameter: 36 in (27 in with provided materials)
  • Maximum number of blades: 12
  • Expected power output: 0–1 watts
  • Table or floor space needed: 18 in diameter circle

View the KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit user manual

Experiments

Middle School (10 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Wind PowerEarth Science with Vernier
Energy TransformationWind Energy Explorations
Measuring the Transformation of EnergyWind Energy Explorations
Exploring Wind TurbinesWind Energy Explorations
Wind Turbines: Effect of LoadWind Energy Explorations
Blade Variable: PitchWind Energy Explorations
Blade Variable: QuantityWind Energy Explorations
Blade Variable: AreaWind Energy Explorations
Blade Variable: ShapeWind Energy Explorations
Engineering Project: Max PowerWind Energy Explorations
High School (1 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Wind PowerEarth Science with Vernier

What's Included

Basic Wind Experiment Kit

  • Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (1)
  • Nacelle Body Half (2)
  • Motor Mount Pack (1)
  • 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (1)
  • Wind Turbine Hub (1)
  • Power Output Board (1)
  • Tower Base Leg (3)
  • Tower Base Locking Ring (1)
  • Tower Base Hub (1)
  • Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (1)
  • Blade Pitch Protractor (1)
  • Hex Lock (3)
  • Spool (1)
  • Gear Set (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-tooth gears) (1)
  • 20″ Tower (1)
  • 1/2″ Washer (25)
  • Dowels* (25)
  • Power Output Pack* (1)
  • 3″ x 12″ x 3/32″ Balsa Wood Sheet* (5)
  • 3″ x 12″ Chipboard Blade Sheet* (10)
  • 4′ String* (4)

Classroom Pack

  • Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (3)
  • Nacelle Body Half (6)
  • Motor Mount Pack (3)
  • 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (3)
  • Wind Turbine Hub (8)
  • Power Output Board (1)
  • Tower Base Leg (9)
  • Tower Base Locking Ring (3)
  • Tower Base Hub (3)
  • Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (3)
  • Blade Pitch Protractor (3)
  • Hex Lock (9)
  • Spool (3)
  • Gear Set (8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-tooth gears) (3)
  • 20″ Tower (3)
  • 1/2″ Washer (75)
  • Dowels* (150)
  • Power Output Pack* (3)
  • 3″ x 12″ x 3/32″ Balsa Wood Sheet* (25)
  • 3″ x 12″ Chipboard Blade Sheet* (50)
  • 4′ String* (4)
  • 8 1/2″ x 11″ Chipboard Sheet* (25)

* This part is a consumable and is excluded from the warranty.

Note: The Basic Wind Experiment Kit and Classroom Pack does not include experiment instructions, basic tools (glue, scissors, screwdriver, etc.) or a multimeter. You can measure current and voltage from the turbines using a Vernier Energy Sensor, a load such as the Vernier Variable Load or Resistor Board, and an interface.

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodeQuantity
Go Direct® Energy SensorGDX-NRG
Vernier Resistor BoardVES-RB
Vernier Variable LoadVES-VL
Vernier Energy SensorVES-BTA
Replacement PartOrder CodeQuantity
KidWind Blade Design ConsumablesKW-BDC
KidWind Blade Pitch ProtractorKW-BPP
KidWind Power Output PackKW-POP
KidWind Motor Mount AssemblyKW-MTRMNT
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub - 10 PackKW-WTH10
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub - 3 PackKW-WTH3
KidWind Wind Turbine Generator with Wires - 10 PackKW-GEN10
KidWind Wind Turbine Generator with Wires - 3 PackKW-GEN3
Chipboard SheetsKW-CB50
KidWind Dowels - 25 PackKW-D25
KidWind Dowels - 100 PackKW-D100
KidWind Balsa Blade Sheets - 10 PackKW-BBS10
KidWind Balsa Blade Sheets - 100 PackKW-BB100

Activities and Concepts

Activities

  • Design and compare turbine blades
  • Generate electricity
  • Measure power output
  • Lift weights
  • Light LEDs
  • Charge capacitors
  • Compare airfoils and flat blades

Concepts

  • Understanding clean energy
  • Exploring energy transformations
  • Exploring the relationship between energy and forces
  • Developing and using physical models
  • Understanding differences between energy and power
  • Collecting data with advanced tools
  • Analyzing and interpreting data
  • Using mathematics to explain and understand data
  • Designing controlled experiments
  • Optimizing designs

Lessons, Tips, and Challenges

Download lessons, learn tips for building turbines, and check out the KidWind Challenges.

Go to KidWind.org

Support

Resources

Videos

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on generator, consumables excluded)
See our warranty policy

Replacement Parts

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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