Hydroelectric energy is one of the cleanest and most renewable sources of energy and to make that happen, you need structures like watermills. Explore this structural wonder and learn the science behind it.

Category: STEAM

Grade Level: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 5

$3.99

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Description

The students will be having a short discussion about how hydroelectric facilities work. They will be also creating DIY water turbines without electricity to learn the concept behind the real ones.

Objectives
Students should be able to create water turbines and understand how hydroelectric facilities use water pressure to generate electricity.
Materials & Supplies
Popsicle Sticks, Plastic Spoons, Flexible Drinking Straws, Plastic Bottle (students may choose to provide), Extra Plastic Bottle Cap (students may choose to provide), Skewer Sticks, Scissors, Cutter, Hot Glue Gun and Sticks