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Writing the Wind

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Students make a windmill.  In this wind lesson plan, students learn background information about the windmill, complete an activity where they create a windmill, discuss using wind as a natural resource and brainstorm other inventions that are dependent on the wind.

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natural resources, wind, windmills

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natural resources, wind, windmill, science
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Resource Details

Grade
1st - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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