Engineer a Wind Powered Water Pump

Build a wind powered turbine that can pump water up from the ground.

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Inspiration Video

Suggested Materials

  • water bottle
  • bottle caps
  • cardboard
  • skewers or dowels
  • boba straws
  • sponge
  • tape
  • hot glue
  • scissors
  • water for testing

Difficulty Level

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This design challenge may require complex motor skills, understanding of abstract concepts, or unusual materials to build.

This is the difficulty level for a typical 4th grade classroom. Modify as needed for other age groups.

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