Wind Is Air In Motion
Topic: Wind Energy
Source: Zilkha Renewable Energy
Web Address: www.zilkha.com/forteacherskidsconsumers.asp
Grade Levels: K-12
Learning Strategies: Read and Comprehend, Interpret Data and Diagrams, Construct a Device
Frameworks Connections: (Grades 6 - 8)
Science and Technology/Engineering
• Earth and Space Sciences3. Heat Transfer in the Earth's System
• Physical Sciences
4. Forms of Energy
• Technology/Engineering
2. Engineering Design
5. Construction Technologies
Frameworks Connections: (Grades 9 - 12)
Science and Technology/Engineering
• Earth and Space Science
1. Matter and Energy in the Earth System
2. The Earth's Sources of Energy• Biology
6. Ecology
• Physics
1. Motion
sand Forces• Technology/Engineering
1. Engineering Design
2. Construction Technologies
3. Energy and Power Technologies-Fluid Systems
5. Energy and Power Technologies-Electrical Systems• Economics Elective Learning Standards
"Define each of the productive resources (natural, human, capital) and explain why they are necessary for the production of goods and services."
"Explain how consumers and producers confront the condition of scarcity by making choices that involve opportunity costs and tradeoffs."
Cost: Activities and information can be downloaded from the web site.
Description: This site provides information about the history of wind technology development as well as present applications. Although this site is principally an information source, it does provide suggestions for curriculum design and provides several simple activities to engage students. The web site includes a glossary, answers to frequently asked questions, links, references, options for consumers and other various resources.