Water wheel investigation

Learn how energy can be harnessed by the flow of water over your own water wheel.

An engaging STEM activity to introduce hydropower as a form of renewable energy and to introduce the concept of forces and energy transfer.

Watermills have been used through history and the kinetic energy of the water has been harnessed and/or transferred to grind corn, supply drinking water to villages, irrigate crops and power textile mills.

Learning through Landscapes developed this resource for a range of levels.  The activity idea is adaptable for different age groups. For more ideas check out their Curriculum Linked Resources book in the Outdoor Library.

 

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