Design Cycle Fan Blade Challenge
Follow the engineering design cycle to optimize fan blade efficiency. Design, test, analyze, and improve blade geometry for maximum airflow. Covers iterative design process.
Recommended for ages 9-12
About This Kit
Use the engineering design cycle to optimize fan blade design through multiple iterations. Test different blade angles, shapes, and counts to maximize airflow efficiency. Covers design thinking, engineering process, optimization, fluid dynamics, and iterative improvement. Introduces systematic engineering methodology.
Learning Outcome
Learner designs, tests, improves fan blade efficiency using design cycle
What's Inside
Motor, paper/card blades, protractor, stopwatch
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