Our group had 3 initial ideas.
1. Create energy using a potato or fruit battery
2. Create energy using a wind turbine
3. Create energy using rubber bands.
We researched the various potential experiments by reading about projects, and watching videos surrounding each project. After watching videos and reading the method behind each experiment, we decided that creating energy using rubber bands a potato would have been very simple.
The videos we watched showed the methods and materials required for each experiment. As stated earlier, the potato battery and rubber band experiment would have been far too easy.
The turbine experiment allowed us to try different types of blades. We chose to make 3 different blades, one of them being a standard blade that is used. We wanted to see what kind of blade would create the most energy when a fan is blown on it. The only variable will be the different blades, since we will be using the fan at the same setting every time.
We split the work like so, one of us would be in charge of building the actual turbine and blades. A second member will be writing the blog. The third will be creating the handout and powerpoint for the class. Creating a fairly even split.