Exploring The Windmill's Role in Harnessing Energy

What did William use to create washers for the windmill?

• Metal discs

• Bottle caps

• Plastic rings

• Wooden pieces

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What did William use to secure the windmill blades?

• Bamboo reinforcements

• Wooden sticks

• Metal rods

• Plastic strips

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why did the initial test of the windmill fail?

• The wind was too weak

• The dynamo produced too many volts

• The chain snapped

• The blades were too heavy

What concept did William learn from his books to manage the voltage?

• Capacitors

• Inductors

• Resistors

• Transformers

What did William use to create a reverse transformer?

• A battery and metal rods

• A fan and rubber bands

• An old motor and copper wire

• A light bulb and plastic

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did William and his friends secure the windmill to the tower?

• Using nails and screws

• With a rope and pulley system

• With metal clamps

• Using glue and tape

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the reaction of the villagers when they saw the windmill?

• They were angry and complained

• They ignored it

• They were amazed and cheered

• They were skeptical and laughed

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did William use to light his room?

• A kerosene lamp

• A flashlight

• A candle

• A headlamp bulb

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What future plans did William have for the windmill?

• To pump water for the fields

• To power a radio

• To run a fan

• To charge batteries

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did William's family react to his success with the windmill?

• They were angry

• They were confused

• They were supportive and proud

• They were indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1