Static Electricity Lesson Plan
Students will discuss and discover that energy comes from many different sources, including wind. They will make a model of a windmill that uses power from wind to do work.
Putting Wind to Work
Wind energy has been used to pump water for centuries, and wind farms have powered generators for years. At this wind farm near Wasco, Oregon, United States, a windmill drives an
Wind power Facts for Kids
Wind power is all about using the energy from the wind to do useful things. Long ago, people used wind to power sails on ships, turn windmills to grind grain, and pump water with windpumps. But today,
What is Wind Energy?
Wind is an extremely important and abundant natural resource on Earth. It occurs as a result of the sun unevenly heating the surface of the planet. As hot air rises, cooler air moves in to fill
How does wind energy work?
The energy in the wind turns the blades that are connected to the main shaft, which turns and spins a second shaft, which spins a generator to create electricity.
wind power
When wind causes the blades to spin, they turn the shaft. The turning shaft provides power to a machine called a generator, which produces electricity. A group of wind turbines, called a wind farm, can be
How Wind Energy Works: The Power of the Wind
Learn how wind turbines work and explore the different types of wind energy, from small turbines to massive offshore wind farms. This site includes lots of cool facts about wind power and its impact on
Environment for Kids: Wind Power
Kids learn about wind energy and how this renewable power can help the environment. Teach students about turbines that generate electricity from wind.