Completing science fair projects on renewable energy is a great way to gain attention at a science fair as well as a great way to learn about the next phase in energy production in the United States.
Science fair projects on renewable energy can focus on a number of topics. These topics can include types of renewable energy, applications of renewable energy or the development of new renewable energy sources. In order to win a science fair, the student will need to develop a topic that is unique, innovative and useful.
Windmill Projects
One of the most popular projects used in renewable energy education in the classroom is the basic windmill project. A windmill project can be designed to fit the academic skills of the students. They can examine how a windmill produces energy or they can be used to teach engineering and problem solving skills to students.Using What You Got
One of the drawbacks of using renewable energy sources is that many renewable energy sources are not consistent. Solar energy, for example, only is produced when the sun is out and wind energy is only produced when the wind is blowing. A good idea for a renewable energy project is to design a renewable energy system that can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week regardless of weather and light conditions. This may involve the rallying or connecting of a variety of renewable energy sources around the globe.Which Is Better?
Another approach that you can take to your renewable science fair project is to find out which renewable energy source is the best. A simple project can compare two sources, while more advanced projects can compare a wide range of renewable energy sources. You can also target a single renewable energy source, but compare different ways of extracting energy from that source.Local Projects
While globally applicable projects can be valuable, students need to realize that local issues can also be valuable to explore in a science fair projects. Not only will these issues provide students with easy access to test sites, but they will also enable the student to develop a longitudinal project that can evolve over their middle school and/or high school years. This is a great way to cut down on the amount of work that is required to complete a project year after year.Using Kits
Using renewable energy science kits is an option that is appropriate for this type of science fair project category. Since many younger students do not have the skills to build a turbine engine for a windmill, a kit is a good option. However, to be usable in a science fair, the student will need to devise an experiment that is unique and that uses the turbine as a supplement to the overall project design, instead of being the focus of the project's design.**A big thank you to Super Science Fair Projects for writing this post for The Homeschool Desk. To learn more, please visit the Super Science Fair Projects website. And be sure to stay tuned for next week's Science Fair Project installment!**
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