Power and Energy:
The Wizards of Willing Wind

Summary

This unit presents an alternative form of energy that is both available and inexhaustible. Students will construct a device that will capture wind energy and convert it into mechanical energy. The students will also design and build a structure that will support their wind energy device.  The students will research and compare the energy cycles of the most common resources used to produce electricity in an attempt to gain an understanding of how those systems work. The students will also examine the ways energy is used for technological devices in their home.

Learning Goals

Students will:

1. Explain how energy is created, transmitted, and utilized in a home.
2. Describe benefits and drawbacks of utilizing renewable energy.
3. Design and develop a device that will harness wind and convert it into mechanical energy.