Forward Education Wind Turbine Kit
Where coding meets climate action. Forward Education kits are an all-in-one learning solution for purpose-driven STEM education. The Wind Turbine Kit is a great tool for teaching primary learners (grades 3-6) coding with micro:bit. With this kit, teachers can effortlessly teach coding and robotics in an engaging way.
Get to Know:
Students will explore the fascinating world of renewable and cost-effective energy, specifically wind energy, and its role in fighting climate change. They’ll have the chance to get hands-on by building and programming their very own wind turbine prototype in Microsoft MakeCode. The kit includes all of the hardware and online lesson content to build and code working prototypes of this real-life technology.
Access to the Forward Education Learning Platform is included with every kit. Get started with step-by-step building & coding tutorials - perfect for beginners! Educators are supported with curriculum-aligned lessons and professional development resources.
What's in the Box:
Getting Started Guide x1
Robotic Components
- Breakout Board with Battery x1
- Rotary Dial x1
- LED Light x1
- Continuous Servo Motors x1
Building Blocks
- Base Plate
- Long Frame Building Blocks x4
- Small Frame Building Blocks x4
- Circle Building Blocks x1
- Cube Connectors x2
- Back-to-Back Connectors x4
- Component Backing Connectors x2
Additional Parts
- Short Cable Connectors x2
- USB Cable x1
Please note that a micro:bit is required to use the Wind Turbine Kit. micro:bits are sold separately and can be found here.
Dimensions: 8 × 5 × 2.5 in
Coding Software: Microsoft Makecode
Learning Software: Forward Education Learning Platform
Compatible Devices
- Windows PCs
- Mac Computers
- Linux Computers
- Chromebooks (ChromeOS)
- Android Tablets
Recommended Browsers
- Chrome
- Edge
Incompatible Devices and Browsers
- iPad (any generation)
- Safari
- Firefox
- Internet Explorer
| Manufacturer | Forward Education |
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