National Museum of Natural Science: The 'Wind Power Renewable Energy Exploration and Practical Activity' for Summer 2024 has been successfully completed 

Following the 'Digital Science Measurement Training Basic Course' held on March 3, 2024, the National Museum of Natural Science (hereinafter referred to as the Museum) has organized a 5-day intensive training camp from July 1, totaling 30 hours, with a focus on wind power renewable energy. This camp is designed to meet the physics science level of high school students.

In this science camp, the Museum has combined expertise from the science education field with high-quality wind tunnels and precise digital measurement equipment from the United States. Through hands-on activities, participating students gained in-depth understanding of wind turbine mechanics and developed their scientific logical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Notably, the 'Wind Power Renewable Energy Exploration and Practical Activity' has received official certification from the KidWind Education Organization, becoming the first certified KidWind workshop in the country. During the 5-day course, students not only planned and conducted various scientific experiments but also honed their problem-solving skills and made thorough preparations for the 'KidWind Wind Energy Competition,' where top domestic teams will have the opportunity to represent the country in the global finals in the United States.

The participating students, aged between 14 and 17, demonstrated a strong interest in electromechanical engineering and scientific practice. They were highly motivated and serious, showing no hesitation despite facing numerous unfamiliar parts and manual processing challenges. Feedback from students indicated that compared to traditional static classroom teaching, this hands-on course was more engaging and enjoyable.

As the course approached its final two days, students' enthusiasm reached its peak. By observing the data from precise digital measurements, they were able to see the power generation efficiency of their projects in real time, allowing for continuous testing and adjustments. The learning equipment provided in the Museum's Smart Learning Science Classroom enabled students to view their and their peers' measurement results on large displays simultaneously, fostering mutual encouragement and competition, which further enhanced the learning experience.

Additionally, the importance of 'engineering notebooks' was emphasized during this event, aligning with the 'learning portfolio' concept promoted by the Ministry of Education. Teachers required students to document their learning process daily, including materials used, processing steps, final experimental data, and improvements. This practice is not only valuable during the learning phase but will also be a crucial skill in future research fields.

The successful organization of this event not only provided students with an opportunity to explore wind power renewable energy in depth but also opened up an alternative learning pathway for energy education in non-formal educational institutions in the country.