Wind Racing (senior 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!

Senior-level students take the reins with full creative control, designing their own wind racers from scratch using a variety of materials provided by the workshop leader. 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 (senior level) (pdf – includes Wind Racer Template and Instructions)
• Wind Racing Presentation (senior level) (PowerPoint – for use with the Lesson Plan)
• Wind Racer Template (pdf)
• Wind Racer Template and Instructions (pdf)