picture of windmills constructed with craft supplies and the text “wind-powered city”

Build a Wind-Powered City

Try these instructions to help start your build. What else can you find around your home to complete the city? Share your creations with #ScotchSTEAM on social media.

Create the base

To create the base of your windmill, wrap your toilet paper roll with construction paper and tape along the seam.
Build fan blades

To create your windmill blades, wrap a Post-it® Notes around the end of a toothpick. Repeat three more times to create four blades total. Cut out a circle of thick paper or cardboard slightly larger than a quarter. Have a parent help you pick a toothpick through the center of the circle and near the top of the toilet paper roll. Place the four blades on the circle and attach with tape.
Attach blade

Attach the circle with blades on it to your windmill with a paper fastener. Blend the two ends of your paper fastener on the inside of the windmill to secure the blades in place.
Seal with a roof

To create a roof, cut out a circle of paper approximately 2.5” wide. Find something round in your house to trace around. Cut towards the center of the circle to create a small slit hald the width of you circle. Place one flap over the other to make a cone shape. Tape the roof together and then attach to the body of your windmill. To finish your sindmill attach some doors and windows!