Learning Journey
Ask
Students will engage in a collaborative brainstorming session to define the problem of designing an efficient wind turbine for the school community, identify key constraints, and formulate self-generated questions to guide their research and innovation throughout the project.
Day 1
Reflection Journal Entry: Problem and Questions
Activity
Self-Generated Question Development
Activity 30m
Imagine
Students will collaborate in teams to brainstorm and sketch innovative wind turbine designs, considering aerodynamic principles and community site requirements, setting the stage for detailed planning in the next phase.
Day 2
Initial Design Sketches
Activity
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity
Team Brainstorm Session
Activity 45m
Plan
Students will select their optimal wind turbine design and collaborate to create a detailed blueprint and timeline for constructing their prototype, incorporating aerodynamic principles and peer feedback, setting the stage for their hands-on creation phase.
Day 3
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Wind Turbine Design Selection
Activity 30m
Create
Students will collaboratively build and test their wind turbine prototypes, applying aerodynamic principles to optimize blade design for efficiency, while documenting their construction process and initial performance data for reflection and peer feedback.
Day 4
30 min over capacity (75 min available across 1 day)
Wind Turbine Construction Sprint
Activity 60m
Performance Testing and Data Collection
Activity 45m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity
Prototype Design Documentation
Activity
Test
Students will conduct tests on their prototype wind turbines to assess energy output and efficiency, using insights from peer feedback and site evaluations to validate their designs and prepare for improvements.
Day 5
50 min over capacity (75 min available across 1 day)
Prototype Testing Warm-Up
Activity 20m
Wind Turbine Testing Stations
Activity 60m
Data Analysis and Reflection
Activity 45m
Prototype Improvement Plan
Activity
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity
Improve
Students will participate in a 'Design Iteration Workshop' incorporating peer feedback to refine and enhance their turbine models, focusing on optimizing efficiency and preparing for the final exhibition.
Day 6
Final Model Submission
Activity
Refinement Reflection
Activity
Efficiency Testing
Activity 45m
Share
Students will present their refined wind turbine models during a 'Virtual Wind Farm Tour,' showcasing their designs and energy output, while reflecting on the project's learning journey and personal growth in a final journal entry.
Day 6
Final Journal Reflection
Activity
Virtual Wind Farm Tour Preparation
Activity 45m