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Wind Energy

In this exciting lesson, students are challenged to harness the power of wind energy!

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About this lesson

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)

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Student workReal student work from Wind Energy
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What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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