Skills Canada Saskatchewan has partnered with SASTT [Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians] in a new competition.

 

What is the Model Wind Turbine Competition ?
Given a set of specific materials to work with, students use their skill and ingenuity to design and construct a working model wind turbine. The turbine needs to be solidly constructed and be able to generate electrical power.

 

Who is it geared for?
Grade 9 students who are up to the challenge. Those who participate will have a great time! The experience helps develop new skills, in addition to strengthening their leadership, teamwork and problem solving ability.

 

The Challenge
Mixed teams of four students (from the same school) will design and construct a model wind turbine. Design and construction will be judged by a panel of expert judges. Turbine voltage-generating capacity will be measured electronically and competitively in a progressive play down. Students will be given the materials to construct the turbine, and will have approximately 4 hours of building time.

 

What is the cost?
Each team is responsible for a $45.00 team entrance fee which includes:

• 1—3.5 volt hobby motor
  
• 3 Paper, regular bond, 8.5” x 11” sheets
  
• 4 Poster board, 22” x 28”, sheets
  
• 1 Balsa wood, 4” x 36” x 1/8”, sheet
  
• 1 Balsa wood, 4” x 36” x 1/16”, sheet
  
• 1 Particle board, 12” x 12” x 3/4”, piece
  
• 1 tube, adhesive
• 1 roll masking tape
• 3 wood propeller mounts, circles, 1.75” diameter
  
• 1 retractable utility knife
• 1 pair scissors
• 1 geometry set
• 1 LED

Note: No other tools or materials will be allowed in the construction of the model wind turbine

Awards

• Best Design
• Best Construction
• Highest Voltage

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