Design and construction of a mini wind turbine for second-year science students: Case study of learning a skills-based approach

The aim of this work is to demonstrate the feasibility of assembling a wind turbine from a 12V coil in the context of secondary education. Through an educational and practical approach, the study shows how students can learn the basic principles of wind energy by building their own wind turbine from simple and accessible materials. This project allows students to develop their skills in DIY, science and technology, while raising awareness of the importance of renewable energies in the energy transition. This work highlights the importance of environmental and technology education from an early age to train tomorrow's citizens who are aware of energy and environmental issues. Our subject raises questions such as: what is a wind turbine made of and how does it work to produce electricity? What is the role of the 12V coil in this process? How can students put these theoretical concepts into practice through assembly and observation experiments? By addressing these concerns, students will be able to gain a thorough understanding of the physical principles involved in generating electricity from a wind turbine, while developing their experimentation, analysis and problem-solving skills. The results of this study provide valuable insights into how wind energy can be used to generate electricity and show how basic physics principles can be applied in practice.