Conservation of Energy and Wind Turbines

Book Chapter | June 2017

The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to the disciplinary core idea (DCI) of Energy by giving them an opportunity to determine ”How Can We Maximize the Amount of Electrical Energy That Will Be Generated by a…

Finding Inspiration as the Year Winds Down

Journal Article | May 2022

How Does the Wind Blow sample

Book Chapter | July 2013

There are times when the air moves a bit faster than a light breeze. It moves fast enough to bend small twigs on trees and bushes. It flutters the leaves on trees. This is just a tease of what you can read about in How…

Lab 8: Surface Erosion by Wind

Book Chapter | February 2018

In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core idea of Earth Materials and Systems as they develop a conceptual model that can be used to explain why wind speed, wind duration, and soil…

Lab 9: Surface Erosion by Wind

Book Chapter | February 2018

In this lab investigation, students are introduced to the disciplinary core ideas of (a) Earth Materials and Systems and (b) The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes as they figure out how stream flow volume…

Blade Structure and Wind Turbine Function

Book Chapter | May 2016

In this chapter, third and fifth graders co-investigate and co-design wind turbine blades and voltage output. The wind turbine lessons featured emerged from the desire to help students build on their learning about…

Wind Erosion and the Dust Bowl

Journal Article | May 2020

Assessing Preservice Teachers’ Experience With Wind Energy Education Through a Cooperative Learning Experience

Journal Article | January 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate knowledge and attitudes of preservice teachers toward wind energy education. The participants for this study were preservice teachers enrolled in a science methods for…

Wind Energy, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School (Book Sample)

Book Chapter | November 2017

New in 2017 What if you could challenge your fifth graders to develop an economical, eco-friendly wind farm? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Wind Energy outlines a journey…

From Windy Day Stories to Wind Farms of the Future: Leveraging student resources to make sense of science phenomena with Data Puzzles

Journal Article | March 2024

This article introduces the Data Puzzles instructional framework as a means to engage middle school students in the exploration of wind energy and its potential for future wind farm locations across the United States.…

Wind Solvers

Journal Article | September 2009

Measuring real weather provides a nice opportunity for data collection and problem-solving when students work to create a procedure before they gather data. It is also a powerful way to get students to notice the…

Science 101: What Causes Major Wind Patterns, Such as Trade Winds?

Journal Article | December 2013

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses general wind patterns on Earth.

Science Shorts: Wind at Work

Journal Article | March 2008

Many children enjoy evaluating products and designing improvements. Activities that promote investigation and product design lend themselves to assessments that demonstrate communication skills, focus on reasoning…