{"id":2959,"date":"2021-11-08T16:47:57","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T16:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/dunrossnessp56\/?p=2959"},"modified":"2021-11-08T16:47:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T16:47:57","slug":"wind-turbine-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/dunrossnessp56\/2021\/11\/08\/wind-turbine-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Wind Turbine Challenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of our topic work, we have been learning about Renewable and Non Renewable energy sources.\u00a0 We discussed the advantages and disadvantages of these and which ones would work best in Shetland.<\/p>\n

Last week, we worked in teams to design and create a wind turbine using a selection of materials.\u00a0 The turbine had to turn when\u00a0 we used a hair dryer on it and it also had to lift a plastic cup!\u00a0 Lots of things to consider in their designs!<\/p>\n

It was lovely to watch everyone interacting and taking turns to contribute.\u00a0 Everyone showed consideration towards the ideas shared and compromises were made as to what the design would look like and how it would work.<\/p>\n

It was important to try little tests now and again, to check if any changes needed to be made.\u00a0 Some groups found that when the hair dryer was switched on, the blades of their turbine were not strong enough and required further reinforcement.\u00a0 Some found that there blades were the wrong size or shape and some discovered that they needed to attach their cup differently so that it would lift without getting tangled in the turbine blades.\u00a0 Lots of learning going on!<\/p>\n

We tested all the designs and everyone had the chance to add their thoughts on what they thought had worked well and what could be done to improve their designs further.\u00a0 I was impressed with how the children were able to make suggestions in a such a positive, caring and considerate way.\u00a0 Look out world…some future engineers here!<\/p>\n