Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Build Your Own Windmill Generator

For Students 9th - 10th
Build your own windmill and see how the wind can be converted into energy to produce electricity. This science fair project should help you understand the use of wind as a source of alternative energy. The Science Buddies project ideas...
Handout
US Energy Information Administration

U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Renewable Energy: Wind

For Students 3rd - 8th
Mankind has used the wind as an energy source for thousands of years. Discover other ways the wind is used to make energy.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Thar She Blows!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about wind as a source of renewable energy and explore the advantages and disadvantages wind turbines and wind farms. They also learn about the effectiveness of wind turbines in varying weather conditions and how engineers...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tireless Tides: Extracting Energy From Ocean Tides

For Students 6th - 8th
Renewable energy is the energy that is extracted from natural sources, such the Sun (solar), earth (geothermal), wind, and water (hydropower). These sources are renewable because they can be replenished by the same natural sources within...