The KidWind SimpleGEN kit is a great way to introduce students to the concept of electricity generation.  The kit comes with materials to create 2 generators, allowing students to play with the number of magnets and coils of wire used.  To measure the output from your generator the kit comes with a multimeter or LED lights.
 
This kit includes:
Spool of insulated copper wire (28 gauge)
Ceramic magnets (4)
Magnet holder
Generator box
Sand paper
4” shaft
Red superbright LED
Multimeter
Alligator clips
Power Drill (optional)
 
The NEW kit includes:
Wind turbine hub
Alligator clips
Multimeter
Sandpaper
Magnet holder
Ceramic magnets (4)
8” hex shaft with hub quick connect
4” shaft
SimpleGEN housing half
Dowels
Red superbright LED
Bi-polar LED
Spool of insulated copper wire (28 gauge)
Hex locks
Power Drill (optional)
 
Worksheets:
How Does a Generator Work?
SimpleGEN Activity Guide