In the Makerspace Mrs. M's Class has been studying wind energy. They have built their own windmills, tested and iterated their designs. For an extension on this activity I have posted some links below that they can explore to learn more about the renewable energy resource of WIND!
"Climate Change May Mean Slower Winds" from Scientific American
Web Weather for Kids from The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
"Measuring Wind Speed" from Thirteen/WNET, Educational Broadcasting Corporation, New York
"Wind" from Weatherwizkids.com
Feel the Wind by Arthur Dorros
You can also check these out!
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/power-up/
http://www.alliantenergykids.com/FunandGames/OnlineGames/007011
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com/innovation/labs/wind-energy/wind.swf
https://wonderville.org/asset/save-the-world
Click on the link below to make your own wind meter at home!
"How Does a Wind Meter Work?" from Science Buddies
"Climate Change May Mean Slower Winds" from Scientific American
Web Weather for Kids from The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
"Measuring Wind Speed" from Thirteen/WNET, Educational Broadcasting Corporation, New York
"Wind" from Weatherwizkids.com
Feel the Wind by Arthur Dorros
You can also check these out!
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/power-up/
http://www.alliantenergykids.com/FunandGames/OnlineGames/007011
http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com/innovation/labs/wind-energy/wind.swf
https://wonderville.org/asset/save-the-world
Click on the link below to make your own wind meter at home!
"How Does a Wind Meter Work?" from Science Buddies