Pitsco Wind Energy - Getting Started Package

Pitsco Eco-Wind Generator Getting Started Package gets students thinking about energy concepts through hands-on activities. The Getting Started package has enough materials for 30 student wind generators, a WinDynamo II for teacher demonstrations or advanced student explorations, and the Eco-Wind Gen video.

Requires a fan (or wind), hobby knife, scissors and cool melt glue, sold separately.

Wind energy has the potential to supply all the electricity needed in the United States. Introduce students to this renewable energy with the Wind Gen Plus Kit.

With this kit, students quickly build a windmill that catches a breeze from a fan and converts it into energy. Students see this energy when it lights a bulb attached to the motor. Or, they can wire several mills together to power larger devices such as a radio or a small motor.

Looking for standards-based activities to accompany these materials? The Wind Energy Teacher’s Guide is available for print here, or you can download a digital copy for free here.

Order 30 kits to build a class pack!

The Wind Bag is a high-tech, balloon-powered racer designed for both speed and distance. What makes it unique is a specially designed system that holds the balloon in place during its travel, thereby limiting friction and providing consistent thrust from the balloon. The kit comes with three different-size nozzles that maximize distance, speed, or combined speed and distance. Requires white glue and a drill, sold separately.

Choking Hazard: Children younger than eight years old can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.