Test the Design Prototype: Collect, Organize & Present Data
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Purpose
Dive into the world of engineering by designing and building your own small-scale wind turbine. This hands-on project challenges you to apply engineering principles to solve real-world energy problems while honing your skills in data collection, analysis, and presentation. Collaborate with peers and community experts to refine your prototype, and showcase your innovative solutions to a wider audience. Through this experience, deepen your understanding of renewable energy and gain confidence in your ability to tackle complex challenges.
Learning goals
Develop an understanding of engineering principles and renewable energy concepts through hands-on creation of a wind turbine. Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills by iterating on your design based on collected data and feedback. Strengthen communication and presentation abilities by defending your design choices and showcasing your project to an audience. Foster collaboration and community engagement by working with peers and local makers to refine your prototype. Reflect on your personal growth and learning journey throughout the project.
Standards
Defense (Oral) - Thoroughly answers questions relevant to the design and related topics.
Evaluate the Design (Prototype) - Thoughtfully analyzes the extent to which prototype satisfies all criteria for success. Thoughtfully explains how data were used in optimizing the design through multiple iterations. Thoughtfully proposes effective and relevant revisions to the design.
Test the Design Prototype: Collect, Organize & Present Data - Collects extensive relevant data in a reliable manner for the purpose of optimizing the design. Thoroughly represents data appropriately in multiple ways (e.g., tables, charts, graphs). Conducts thorough mathematical analysis of the data.
