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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
How to Make a Wind Vane
Lesson Description:
Students will be able to:
Students will be able to:- Identify and describe air as a mixture of invisible gases that surrounds us.
- Describe wind as air that is in motion.
- Identify wind as a renewable energy source that can be used to generate electricity.
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
20-30 minutes
20-30 minutes
Standards Addressed:
- Science standard 10: understand force and motion.
- Benchmark # 1: know the effects of forces (e.g., wind) in nature.
- Science standard 12: understand the nature of scientific inquiry.
- Benchmark # 1: know learning can come from careful observation and simple experiments.
- Benchmark # 2: know that tools (e.g., wind vanes) can be used to gather information and extend the senses.
- Geography standard 16: understand the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution and importance of resources.
- Benchmark # 1: know the role that resources play in our daily lives (wind used to generate electricity).
Materials Needed:
- 1 Straw
- 1 Straight pin
- Index card
- Pencil with eraser
- Tape
- "How To Make A Wind Vane" Directions worksheet
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
School or Group:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Science
