Design a Windmill: Activity 8, Ranch Life Book 2: Cowboys & Horses

Students apply principles of physical science and engineering to design, test, and refine blades for a working windmill model. After reading Chapter 7, learners explore how air movement creates mechanical energy that can lift or move a load, connecting design concepts to real-world applications in ranching and renewable energy. Through experimentation and reflection, students practice critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving while discovering how innovation supports sustainability in rural environments.