Water Turbine - Hydro Electric Energy Conversion

Bring the principles of hydroelectricity into the classroom with this hands-on demonstration model. Students can use water from a tap to spin a turbine and generate electricity, visually exploring how gravitational potential energy becomes kinetic and then electrical energy. The included colour wheel changes with speed, helping students connect cause and effect in real time.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Demonstrates a real-world renewable energy system.
• Supports learning about energy transfer and forces.
• Encourages active experimentation and observation.
• Reinforces STEM links between science and engineering.

Classroom ideas:

• Record voltage output at different water pressures.
• Use the colour wheel to indicate optimal speed conditions.
• Discuss how gravity drives energy generation.
• Integrate with a sustainability or water cycle unit.

Specifications:

• Generates up to 6V DC.
• Made of water-resistant plastic and brass.
• Includes tubing and colour wheel (turns white at optimal speed).
• Supplied with instructions.