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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, build their own renewable-powered project, and share their project with the broader school community. 


Step 1 - 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.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students build a renewable-powered project.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students write about their project and share their project with the broader school community.

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Subjects: Physics
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Region: Africa
Posted on Jun 09, 2022

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Ashley Nelson

K-2 Science and Technology Teacher

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