Wind Racing (elementary level)

Gear up for an exciting workshop where creativity meets the power of the wind! Students will discover the fascinating concepts of wind power, energy, thrust, and drag in a fun and engaging way. They’ll put their engineering hats on to build and test their very own land wind racers. Will their creations speed across the finish line or take an unexpected turn? There’s only one way to find out—let the winds of science guide the way!

In the elementary-level workshop, students start with a pre-designed wind racer template, giving them a solid foundation to explore how small changes can make a big impact. As they test and tweak their racers, they learn to think like engineers—experimenting with size, shape, and materials to boost performance. It’s a hands-on journey from guided building to inventive problem-solving, all powered by curiosity and the wind!

Available for download:

• Wind Racing Lesson Plan (elementary level) (pdf – includes Wind Racer Template and Instructions)
• Wind Racing Presentation (elementary level) (PowerPoint – for use with the Lesson Plan)
• Wind Racer Pictures (pdf – for use with the Lesson Plan)
• Wind Racer Template (pdf)
• Wind Racer Template and Instructions (pdf)