What Do I Need for My Classroom?
For high school or college-level wind energy explorations, we recommend the following setup, designed for 8 groups of 2–4 students.
High School and College Renewable Energy
Create opportunities for your high school and college students to explore more complex concepts in energy and engineering design, from aerodynamics to power output analysis, as they explore real-world renewable energy solutions.
Prototype Prep Station (3 per Classroom)
Each station should include:
A. 1 Wind Turbine Tower with Nacelle and GeneratorÂ
B. 1 Go Direct® Energy Sensor
C. 1 Vernier Variable Load
D. 1 Device with Graphical Analysis
E. 1 Box FanÂ
Blade Design Station (8 per Classroom)
Each station should include:
F. 1 Blade Pitch Protractor
G. 1 Wind Turbine Hub
H. Blade Consumables
What to Order for Your Classroom
- 1 Classroom Pack, KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit (KW-AWXC)
- 3 Go Direct Energy SensorsÂ
- 3 Vernier Variable Loads
- 3 Box Fans (not sold by Vernier)
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KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit
Starts at $174.00 -
Go Direct® Energy Sensor
$99.00 -
Vernier Variable Load
$79.00
KidWind Challenges
Take learning beyond the classroom with KidWind Challenges—exciting competitions where students design and test wind turbines to generate maximum power. Engaging over 3,000 students annually, these challenges inspire creativity, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of renewable energy.
How Do I Assemble My Wind Turbine?
Need a hand putting together your Advanced or Basic Wind Experiment Kit? Check out these simple step-by-step visuals to quickly assemble the tower, nacelle, generator, and gears.
Additional Accessories and Consumables
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KidWind Blade Design Consumables
$169.00 -
KidWind simpleGEN
Starts at $79.00 -
KidWind Wind Turbine Hub
Starts at $22.00 -
KidWind Photogate Bracket
$12.00
Looking for Solar Energy Explorations?
We’ve got you covered. Check out our solar offerings for different grade levels, featured products for teaching renewable energy, and more.
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KidWind 2V/400mA Solar Panel
Starts at $21.00 -
Solar Energy Exploration Kit
$89.00
Software for Renewable Energy
Collect, Graph, and Analyze Data in Real Time
Help students form critical connections between abstract scientific ideas and the real world. With the Vernier Graphical Analysis® app, students can visualize and interact with voltage, current, power, and energy output from renewable energy experiments.
Engage Your Community with Outreach Programs
KidWind experiment kits can be used in outreach programs like that at Roger Williams University, where an interdisciplinary community engagement project pairs engineering majors with education majors to teach local fourth graders about wind energy.
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We are scientists, educators, and your team.
As you implement data-collection technology into your teaching, we’re here to support you! Looking to learn more about our products or have questions about ordering? Reach out to our team at kidwind@vernier.com.
Are you a district or school administrator?
If you are considering an adoption or seeking training options, we are here to support you every step of the way. Contact our solutions team at k12outreach@vernier.com.