Energy Notions
Using images and drawings you can better understand what students
think about the future of renewable/non renewable energy before you
start to teach them about it.
"See" the Wind
Using kites and caution tape you can help students see the
variability in wind speeds due to turbulence and friction near the
surface of the earth.
Wind Farm Scale Models
In a hands on activity students visualize how big windmills will
look for a proposed offshore wind farm.
Designing Wind Blades
Students design and test
wind blades on a small PVC turbine
Siting Wind Projects
In a hands on activity you can help students see the complexities
faced by a community that wants to build a large wind farm in their
township.
Wind Power Curves
What is a wind power curve and what does is tell us about a wind
turbine?
Collect
& Analyze Local Wind Data
Using a simple data logging
anemometer and Excel we can do some pretty sophisiticated
analysis of the wind resources around your school or home.
