Capturing wind to teach a lesson

If they could only find a way to power school buses this way.

RCS High School technology students are learning how to harness wind to power vehicles as just the latest project studying alternative forms of energy.

The students – who recently created solar cells – are creating wooden model size vehicles that will be powered by the wind.

The students are spending this week utilizing glue, saws, wood and related construction materials to fine tune their vehicles.

Next week, teacher Mike Fisher said, they will be put to the test on a 12-foot-long course using a high powered fan.

Fisher said the students’ projects will be graded based on performance, design and aesthetics.