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PBS: Wind Power for Educators
Lesson Description:
This lesson on wind energy is designed for physical science, earth science, and environmental science classrooms for Grades 9-12, but may also be appropriate for some middle school science classes.
This lesson on wind energy is designed for physical science, earth science, and environmental science classrooms for Grades 9-12, but may also be appropriate for some middle school science classes.
Lesson Type:
- Project
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Energy
- Other
Time Needed:
1-3 90 minute block periods
1-3 90 minute block periods
Materials Needed:
- handouts
- internet access
- small dc toy motor
- cork (at least 2 cm in diameter)
- stiff ruler or dowel
- 60 cm of thin electrical wire with alligator clips
- rubber band
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Pbs
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Pbs
School or Group:
PBS
PBS
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Social Studies
