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Renewable Energy Lesson: Engineering Project
Created by Teacher(s): Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: June 9, 2022
Lesson Plan Grades 3-5 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers
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In this lesson, students learn the story of William Kamkwamba and consider how they can help their communities. Students then build their own renewable-powered device and share their project with the broader school community.
Inquire: Students listen to a read aloud of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a story about a Malawian boy named William Kamkwamba who helped bring energy to his community.
Investigate: Students engage in a project to build a renewable-powered device.
Inspire: Students write about their project and share their project with the broader school community.
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Ashley Nelson
K-2 Science and Technology Teacher
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