Wild Wind! Making Weather Vanes to Find Prevailing Winds
Grade Range
Kindergarten-5th
Group Size
4
Total Time
45 minutes
Area of Science
Weather & Atmosphere
Key Concepts
prevailing winds, wind direction, local winds
Credits
OverviewEngineering ConnectionUnderstanding the patterns and behavior of global and localized winds enables engineers to design technologies that protect us from wind and exploit the energy of wind. Engineers design roofs, bridges, shelters, and airplanes that endure heavy winds. They design advanced weather prediction models and storm warning systems. They invent wind turbines that generate electricity from wind energy, and determine the best locations to site wind farms. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
Kindergarten-5th
Group Size
4
Total Time
45 minutes
Area of Science
Weather & Atmosphere
Key Concepts
prevailing winds, wind direction, local winds
Credits
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