1. Increasing Power through Design
Period:
Group:
Prior Knowledge
Complete 1-3 individually, discuss with your team and share responses with class.
What does it mean to design something?
Why is it important to use a process or system when testing a design?
What factors might influence the effectiveness of a rotor blade design for a windmill?
Part 1: Windmill
Collaborate with your team to build a model Windmill using the Instructions.
4. Describe an engineering problem your group experienced while building the model. (I may ask you to carry out one or more components of the design loop.)
5. Draw a picture of the innovation or modification you used to solve the problem.

5. Windmill Parts Parts: List the parts you will need.
Period:
Group:
Parts: List the parts you will need.
What do you think the function of each part is?
1. Straw:
2. Skewer:
3. Circles:
4. Craft Spools:
5. Container:
6. Velcro:
7. String:
8. Paper Clips:
9. Washers:
Draw what the windmill will look like when it is finished. Label the parts.