In this exciting lesson, students are challenged to harness the power of wind energy! After exploring the concepts of renewable energy and how wind energy works, learners use critical thinking to design and build a creation that spins when powered by the wind. Students love the thrill of seeing their inventions spin for the first time, making science and engineering both engaging and unforgettable.
1
Introduce the challenge
2
Design & build
3
Test it
4
Improve & share
At a glance
Grades
4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Engineering
Theme
Energy
Formats
Digital Lesson
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)
Student work examples
Student workReal student work from Wind EnergyWhat’s includedA quick tour of the full Digital Lesson