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This Energy and Winds lesson plan also includes:
- Introduction and Conceptual Flow Narrative
- Planning Guide
- Conceptual Flow Graphic
- Student Reference
- Activity
- Worksheet
- Graphic & Image
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In the study of wind energy, scholars build a small windmill and observe how it transfers wind into mechanical energy. Learners will make connections to the previous lesson with concepts such as the creation of wind through convection.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the following link for a wind map to help class members predict which areas should have the most wind turbines installed: http://hint.fm/wind/
- View this map of every wind farm in the United States to check predictions: https://eerscmap.usgs.gov/windfarm/
Classroom Considerations
- Fifth lesson in a 10-part energy series
- Requires some basic art materials and at least one box fan but preferably two
Pros
- Provides two pages of detailed background on wind energy including diagrams and photographs
- Engaging hands-on experiment allows scholars to alter and improve their windmill designs
Cons
- None