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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
See The Wind
Lesson Description:
The goal of this activity is to help students see the difference in the speed and smoothness of the wind at different altitudes above the earth. This is important for wind engineers as they seek to place their wind turbines in the fastest and smoothest winds possible. It is also a major reason that wind turbines are getting larger and higher in the sky, and is why we are starting to see wind turbines in the plains and out in the ocean near the coast.
The goal of this activity is to help students see the difference in the speed and smoothness of the wind at different altitudes above the earth. This is important for wind engineers as they seek to place their wind turbines in the fastest and smoothest winds possible. It is also a major reason that wind turbines are getting larger and higher in the sky, and is why we are starting to see wind turbines in the plains and out in the ocean near the coast.
Lesson Type:
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
- Other
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
Time Needed:
1-2 class periods
1-2 class periods
Standards Addressed:
National standards: 9-12:
SEC-A: 1.d. Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence.
SEC-D: 1.c. Heating of earth’s surface and atmosphere by the sun drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
National standards: 9-12:
SEC-A: 1.d. Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence.
SEC-D: 1.c. Heating of earth’s surface and atmosphere by the sun drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
Materials Needed:
- Large Sturdy Kites or Large Helium Filled Balloons
- String
- Streamers - Yellow Caution Tape, Party Streamers
- Student Lab Sheet
- Optional - Wind Speed Meter (The Kestrel 1000 or InSpeed Hand-Held are nice meters to record wind velocity)
Submitted By:
GEF, on Behalf of the Kidwind Project
GEF, on Behalf of the Kidwind Project
School or Group:
GEF
GEF
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Green Energy Challenge
