Ohio Energy Project Elementary STEM Design Challenge

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Each group is required to create their own turbine from scratch, using any materials they have available. The turbines will be powered by a fan, and each group must stand the same distance from the fan and use it at the same setting to ensure consistency. Students will have the opportunity to conduct multiple trials and make redesigns to improve their turbines. It is essential to document the final weight of pennies lifted by each turbine to evaluate their performance.

Student Award

1. Engineering Award- For the best Re-design 2. Master Architect- For the best blade design 3. Innovation Award- For the most innovative design. 4. Heavy Lift Award - For the design with the most pennies lifted.

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    Turbine Performance Fields

    Need help? See common fans (on the highest setting) and corresponding wind velocities on this cheat sheet.
    Need help? Check out this calculation guide. The typical range for this value is 1000 cm2 - 8000 cm2.
    This value must be a whole number. Do not use decimals or spaces. Need help? Check out this guide.
    Need help calculating voltage? Check out this guide.
    Wind Load Chart
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    Solar Device Information Fields

    Does your device fit in the 1m square cube?
    Are your panels wired in series or parallel?
    Are your solar panels attached to your device or in a separate bank?
    Can your panels move to track the sun?
    Max. file size: 50 MB.
    Materials Used
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    Weights of Common Objects
    Penny - 2g
    KidWind Washer - 17g
    Quarter - 5g
    Nickel - 4g
    Large Paper Clip - 1g
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