If some of the water flows through a pipe to a turbine, its kinetic energy will spin the blades of the turbine. Draw a picture of water moving a turbine. Discuss other ways that a turbine might be made to move. Discuss the idea of energy's capacity for doing work. Energy is a property of many substances and is associated with heat, light, electricity, mechanical motion, sound, nuclei, and the nature of a chemical.
Energy is transferred in many ways.
Scientists propose explanations for questions about the natural world, and engineers propose solutions relating to human problems, needs, and aspirations. To make the turbine blades, cut the 2 popsicle sticks in half. Operating the Turbine - Test your turbine at a sink. Turn the faucet to start a trickle of water. Hold the turbine horizontally and loosely under the falling water.