Measuring weather.
Definitions:
- Anemometer:
- Beaufort wind scale:
MATERIALS
- pin
- 4x cups
- 4x sticks
- pencil
- tape
STEPS
- Tape the end of the sticks to the cups
- Make a cross with the 4x sticks
- Tape the cross to the pencil
- Put the pin in the rubber to make it go round
Group Investigation.
Groups size: 5
Roles:
Groups size: 5
Roles:
- Timekeeper ( watch)
- Counter
- Recorder ( chromebook or refill )
- Anemometer Manager ( Anemometer)
- Wind Manager
Instructions:
- Go to the measuring place and set up your wind gauge.
- Make sure everyone in your group is ready to start their roles.
- Record how many times it spins and record it in the table below.
- Count the number of spins in 15 seconds.
- Record it on your chart.
FINDINGS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019
Hurumanu - Renewable Energy
Aim: To make a solar powered oven.
Materials:
Conclusion
Aim: To make a presentation that investigates different renewable energy's.
Section 1: Title Page
Make a title page that incorporates all renewable energy 's Hydro, Solar, Wind and Wave.
Section 2: Definitions
Define and provide a picture of each energy type.
( Hydro ,Solar ,Wind ,Wave )
Section 4: Renewable Energy in the future.
List 10 ways that renewable energy will be used in the future to replace our current activities.
Materials:
Steps:
Conclusion
Aim: To make a presentation that investigates different renewable energy's.
Section 1: Title Page
Make a title page that incorporates all renewable energy 's Hydro, Solar, Wind and Wave.
Section 2: Definitions
Define and provide a picture of each energy type.
- Hydro Energy
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Wave Energy
( Hydro ,Solar ,Wind ,Wave )
- Type:
- Is it used in NZ ?
- Other Countries that use it?
- How is it used to generate electricity?
- Draw and label a diagram of the main parts of the electricity generator? This can be done on paper and uploaded or on a drawing program on your device. I do not want any Internet images or pictures. They must be hand drawn using a ruler and labelled.
Section 4: Renewable Energy in the future.
List 10 ways that renewable energy will be used in the future to replace our current activities.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019
Hurumanu - Wind Power
Measuring weather.
Definitions:
- Anemometer:
- Beaufort wind scale:
MATERIALS
STEPS
Group Investigation.
Groups size: 5
Roles:
Groups size: 5
Roles:
- Timekeeper ( watch)
- Counter
- Recorder ( chromebook or refill )
- Anemometer Manager ( Anemometer)
- Wind Manager
Instructions:
- Go to the measuring place and set up your wind gauge.
- Make sure everyone in your group is ready to start their roles.
- Record how many times it spins and record it in the table below.
- Count the number of spins in 15 seconds.
- Record it on your chart.
- Wind
- Beaufort Wind Scale
Beaufort
Force |
Wind Speed
(KPH) |
Spins
|
Indicators
|
Terms Used in NWS Forecasts
|
0
|
0-2
|
0
|
Calm; smoke rises vertically.
|
Calm
|
1
|
2-5
|
10
|
Shown by direction of wind smoke drift, but not by wind vanes.
|
Light
|
2
|
6-12
|
40
|
Wind felt on face, leaves rustle; ordinary vanes moved by wind.
|
Light
|
3
|
13-20
|
80
|
Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; wind extends light flag.
|
Gentle
|
4
|
21-29
|
130
|
Raises dust and loose paper; small branches are moved.
|
Moderate
|
5
|
30-39
|
190
|
Small trees in leaf begin to sway; crested wavelets form on inland waters.
|
Fresh
|
6
|
40-50
|
250
|
Large branches in motion; whistling heard in telephone wires; umbrellas used with difficulty.
|
Strong
|
7
|
51-61
|
320
|
Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt walking against the wind.
|
Strong
|
8
|
62-74
|
390
|
Breaks twigs off trees; generally impedes progress.
|
Gale
|
9
|
75-87
|
470
|
Slight structural damage.
|
Gale
|
10
|
88-101
|
550
|
Seldom experienced inland; trees uprooted; considerable structural damage occurs.
|
Whole gale
|
11
|
102-116
|
640
|
Very rarely experienced inland; accompanied by widespread damage.
|
Whole gale
|
12
|
117 or more
|
730+
|
Very rarely experienced; accompanied by widespread damage.
|
Hurricane
|
Based on your findings what was the Wind Speed and the Beaufort Wind Force for each area.
| Place name on school grounds | Number of Spins in 15 seconds | |
| 1. | Field | 20 |
| 2. | Old J Block site | 15 |
| 3. | Grass hill in quad | 10 |
| 4. | Tennis Court gate | 3 |
- USING A4 PAPER DRAW YOUR RESULTS ON A GRAPH.
- TAKE A PICTURE OF THE GRAPH AND UPLOAD IT TO YOUR BLOG
WHICH IS THE WINDEST AREA AND WHY?
WHICH IS THE CALMEST AREA AND WHY?
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE ON LAND TO BUILD A WINDMILL?
CONCLUSION:
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