All about Wind Power

Learn about renewable energy around us!

Lesson steps

Show the children a visible example of how a wind turbine works by using a hand held fan or windmill.

What is Wind Power?

Learn about Wind Power and how wind turbines work!

Ask the children for their explanations on what is happening to the blades.

Explain the rotating blades turn a generator and produce electricity.

Write down questions the children have about wind power and electricity.

Display in the classroom.

What is Wind Power?

Learn about Wind Power and how wind turbines work!

Ask the children, do they know any other examples of renewable energy?

Together, think about what is different about renewable energy and why it’s good for the planet. Think about what things use energy.

Present What is Wind Power?

Learning outcomes

Learn about renewable energy

Identify everyday things that use energy

Make a wind turbine

Questions

Why is renewable energy better than non-renewable energy?

What needs energy?

How does solar and wind power work?

Vocabulary

Energy

Electricity

Wind power

Renewable

Non-Renewable

Wind turbines

Talking points

What would happen if we continue to use non-renewable energy?

Activity ideas

Make a wind turbine with the children!

Follow the instructions to build and test your own wind turbine.

Make a Wind Turbine!

Make a wind turbine with a paper cup!

Make an information poster about a type of renewable energy.

Use books and the Earth Cubs presentations to help you!

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