Home Toys & Games Learning & Education Thames & Kosmos Wind Power V4.0 STEM Experiment Kit | Build a 3ft Wind Turbine to Generate Electricity | Learn About Renewable Energy & Power a Small Model Car | Weatherproof for Outdoor Use

Thames & Kosmos Wind Power V4.0 STEM Experiment Kit | Build a 3ft Wind Turbine to Generate Electricity | Learn About Renewable Energy & Power a Small Model Car | Weatherproof for Outdoor Use

Size	Small
Brand	Thames & Kosmos
Theme	Car
Age Range (Description)	8+
Item Dimensions LxWxH	14.6 x 3.1 x 11.5 inches

Build and experiment with a real, working 3-foot tall wind turbine to learn how wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today.
Single-piece blade construction for improved durability and better aerodynamics.
Generate electricity to charge a battery and power a small model car.
New weatherproof battery box can be left outside!
Includes stakes to secure the turbine to the ground.
2021 The Toy Association's Outdoor Toy Of The Year Finalist

Product information

Product Dimensions

14.6 x 3.1 x 11.5 inches

Item Weight

1.87 pounds

Country of Origin

Taiwan

ASIN

B085PPFGXY

Item model number

627929

Manufacturer recommended age

8 years and up

Batteries

1 AAA batteries required.

Best Sellers Rank

#54,991 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
#521 in Educational Science Kits

Customer Reviews

4.1

Release date

May 26, 2020

Department

unisex

Manufacturer

Thames & Kosmos

Product Description

Our fourth generation wind turbine kit! Build a realistic wind turbine to harness power out of thin air. Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today. Wind energy has been used for centuries to pump water and crush grain in windmills, and is increasingly being used to generate electricity to power our modern world. Assemble a wind turbine complete with electric generator and adjustable rotor blades. The blades are designed with complex aerodynamic curves to look and work like modern-day wind turbine blades. Conduct experiments with your wind turbine, including experiments to optimize its performance by adjusting the angle of the blades and the placement of the turbine. Use the wind turbine to light up an LED and charge a rechargeable battery. Convert the generator into an electric motor and assemble a small electric car to demonstrate a tangible application for stored solar electricity. Discover how the sun makes the wind, providing us with an endless source of energy. Read about different types of wind turbines and windmills, the history of this technology, and how wind energy can be used to power homes and electric cars. The full-color, 32-page manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information.

Product Description

From the brand

From the manufacturer

Construct a working wind turbine!

A hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) experiment kit, Wind Power 4.0 provides a fun and engaging introduction to clean and renewable energy.
With this kit, you can assemble a realistic wind turbine complete with an electric generator and adjustable rotor blades that are designed with complex aerodynamic curves to look and work like modern-day wind turbine blades.
Then, conduct experiments to optimize the turbine’s performance by adjusting the angle of the blades and discover how to use the wind turbine to light up an LED and charge a rechargeable battery.
Convert the generator into an electric motor and assemble a small electric car to demonstrate a tangible application for the stored electricity.
The full-color, 32-page manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information that explores the different types of wind turbines and windmills, the history of this technology, and how wind energy can be used to power homes and electric cars.

Product Features


Construct a 3 foot tall working wind turbine with a sturdy base that can be staked into the ground.	The waterproof generator and battery pack can be used outside. Adjustable blades allow you to find the optimal angle to generate power.	After charging your battery, turn the generator into the motor of an electric car to demonstrate a tangible application for the stored electricity.


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Age	8+	6+ with help, 9+ I got this	8+	8+	8+
Number of Models/Experiments	2 models: Wind Turbine & Electric Car; 4 Experiments.	8 quirky, cute, and fun solar-powered robot models: Race-Car robot, Armadillo robot, Dinosaur robot, Big-Wheel robot, Tank robot, Spinning robot, Bug robot, and Drumming robot.	5 durable, lightweight solar-powered vehicles and devices: Solar Rover, Compact Solar Car, Solar Racer, Solar Fan, and Sun Boat; 4 experiments to conduct with your models.	5 models: Solar Rover, Solar Helicopter, Solar Robot, Solar Bug, Solar Mantis; 10 experiments to conduct with your models, exploring solar energy and solar cells.	8 experiments & 6 models: Water Wheel, Sawmill, Water Tower, Fountain, Hammer Mill, and Water Wheel with Generator.
Number of Pieces	38, including waterproof generator/motor and adjustable turbine blades.	194, including a compact solar panel and motor.	54, including a 1-volt solar cell.	142, including a motor, dual battery holder for rechargeable batteries (not included), and a compact solar panel.	105, including a compact generator and LED
Experiment Manual	32-page, full-color manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information that explores the different types of wind turbines and windmills, the history of this technology, and how wind energy can be used to power homes and electric cars.	48-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific information about the real-life applications of solar technology.	16-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and detailed information about solar energy and how solar cells work.	48-page, full-color manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and detailed information about solar vehicles and the future of solar technology.	32-page, full-color experiment manual offers ste-by-step illustrated instructions and scientific information on hydropower.
Batteries required?	Yes: (1) rechargeable AA batteries.	Batteries not required.	Batteries not required.	Yes: (2) rechargeable AA batteries.	Batteries not required.
What can you do with it?	Conduct experiments by adjusting the angle of the blades. Discover how to use the wind turbine to charge a rechargeable battery. Assemble a small electric car to demonstrate a tangible application for the stored electricity.	The topic of solar energy and solar power and its nearly limitless applications; what solar cells are made of and how they work; nuclear fusion; electric current; and more!	How solar cells convert sunlight into electricity; gear ratios and how they affect the speed of your models; how different light sources are more powerful than others.	Solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells; how solar cells work; how solar energy can be used to get vehicles moving & operate motors with rechargeable batteries; the advantages of solar energy & its enormous potential; the photoelectric effect.	Explore the power of water by building models and conducting experiments with them. Learn about how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water and investigate the intriguing properties of water by performing experiments.
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About Thames & Kosmos

From science experiment kits to board games to craft kits and magic sets, Thames & Kosmos products offer wholesome entertainment and engaging educational experiences for people--and families!--of all ages. T&K STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) kits cover these scientific areas and more: