Community Wind Project
Contributed By
- Original Source:University of Illinois
Conditions of Use:None Specified
Description
In this thought-provoking activity, learners plan a hypothetical project to build and operate wind turbines in their community. Learners research such topics as available wind source, cost, noise, environmental impact, and local electric power needs, and incorporate their research into their plans. Learners also role play a town hall meeting about the wind project, portraying such community members as an environmental activist, a state legislator, a real estate developer, etc. This lesson is aligned to the NSES (Science in Personal and Social Perspectives) standards. Less
Learning Registry Activity
Bookmarks
Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 9
Topics: Energy & Work, Earth's Resources, Physics, Earth & Space Science, Technology, Measurement, Tools, and Data Analysis, Engineering & Design, Chemistry, Geology & the Dynamic Earth, Electricity & Magnetism, Current Science, Weather, Climate & Atmosphere, Ecology & Ecosystems
Resource Pedagogy
Resource Type/Classification:
- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Students