Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Wind Power

by Thames & Kosmos

Product Features

• Build a working wind turbine
• Harness mechanical energy from wind to lift weights
• Generate electricity to light and LED and charge a battery
• Learn the physics of wind turbines
• Discover how wind occurs and why it is such a promising energy source

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00179BJ8A
• Item model number: 623913
• Our recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Batteries: 1 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,632 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #73 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science > Physics
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Wind Power: Renewable Energy Science Kit. Build a working wind turbine to harness power out of thin air. Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today. Wind energy has been used for centuries to pump water and crush grain in windmills, and is now increasingly being used to generate electricity to power our modern world. First, assemble a wind turbine complete with electric generator, adjustable rotors, and wind speed indicator. Then, conduct more than 20 experiments with your wind turbine, including experiments with different numbers of rotor blades, different blade angles and profiles, different wind speeds, different gear ratios, and so on. Use the wind turbine to generate mechanical power to lift a heavy weight or generate electricity to light up an LED and charge a rechargeable battery. During the experiments, you will learn the physics of force and motion as it applies to wind power technology. Learn how to measure and calculate the different forces acting on the rotor blades by breaking them down into vectors. Discover how the sun makes the wind, providing us with an endless source of energy. Read about different types of wind turbines and windmills. The full-color, 32-page experiment manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information.

Product Description

Renewable Energy Science Kit. Build a working wind turbine. Harness mechanical energy to lift weights. Generate electricity to light an LED and charge a battery. Learn the physics of wind turbines. Discover how wind occurs and why it is such a good energy source. Includes full-color, 32 page experiment manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dissappointed / Not worth the money, April 1, 2009

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Cambyses - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Wind Power (Toy)

This is sad, I don't think they could have used cheaper materials. "Cut out the wind vane from the last page of the manual". The blade pieces barely stay together, let alone form actual blades. I have not even passed the building process for this thing and I want to send it back. On a positive note the manual is informative and educational.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Flimsy and Over priced, December 13, 2008

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Anthony Rivera "Anthony541" (Hood River, Or USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Wind Power (Toy)

This wind kit is very flimsy, one piece broke while trying to fit it together. It's all cheap plastic, I couldn't imagine having to put this outside in the wind, it would not last five minutes. It's good for some education purpose, but the price is way to high I wouldn't pay no more than twenty dollars max. so you guys owe me change.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Educational, but challenging for an 8 year old., January 8, 2009

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K. GIMELLIHEMME (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Wind Power (Toy)

As a science teacher, I can say this a great educational teaching tool, but it's also a bit challenging. It says for ages 8 and up, but it's probably more appropriate for 10 and up. I got it for my almost 8 year old science-psyched son and we decided to put it away for at least 6 months since many of the activities were more difficult than he was ready for at this time.