Design a Better Pinwheel
Engineers are consistently challenged to improve the performance of their designs. Take the simple pinwheel—how can we create a better pinwheel? Students compete to design a pinwheel that spins in the slightest breeze possible.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Environmental, Other
Topic(s):Forces, Energy
Grade:
Time:60 minutes or less
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- Chinese Simplified
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