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Wind Energy: Engineering and Art Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Angelique Hammack, Steven Vande Zande|Published on: January 3, 2024
Lesson Plan Grades k-2 Created by Wisconsin Climate Education Hub teachers

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In this lesson, students explore the work of engineers, learn about wind energy, and create a model of a windmill.


Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn what engineers do through an engineering challenge and activate background knowledge about energy.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn how William Kamkwamba engineered wind energy to help his community in Malawi and investigate how wind can be transformed into energy that we can use in our homes.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students experiment with shape and form to create a model of a windmill.

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Subjects: Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Engineering
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Jan 03, 2024

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Angelique Hammack

K-8 General and Special Education Teacher

Steven Vande Zande

Arts Integration Support Teacher

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