Wind Farm Design Challenge

This lesson is a problem-based learning activity aligned to Florida's math and science standards. In this middle-school engineering design challenge, students are asked to create the most efficient wind turbine while balancing cost constraints. Students will apply their knowledge of surface area and graphing while testing 3D-printed wind farm blades. In the end, students are challenged to design and test their own wind farm blades, using Tinkercad to model a 3D-printable blade.

Resource ID#: 174789 Type: 3D Modeling

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Science

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: 3D Printer

Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: surface area, 3D modeling, engineering design challenge, graphing

Instructional Component Type(s): 3D Modeling, Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task,

Resource Collection: 3D STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activities with 3D printing

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