About the
Blow, Wind, Blow – Wind Power
Lesson
Summary
The reading gives a brief synopsis of the uses of wind energy and can be read individually or in pairs, followed by discussion.
Lesson Objectives
• The children will be able to explain why and how we need to harness the power of the wind.
Suggested Grades
3rd Grade
4th Grade
Lesson Excerpt
Activity A is a fun activity, reminding the children of the various things, which are affected by the wind. Activity B gives them the opportunity to think about the ramifications of using the wind to provide energy.
Lesson:
Do you remember where the wind comes from? When the sun shines during the day, the air over the land warms quicker than the air over the oceans, it expands and rises and the heavier, cooler air rushes in to take its place. The movement of air this causes is called wind. The energy that wind produces is called renewable energy, because as long as the sun shines, there will always be wind.
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