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Canadian Centre for Energy Information: What Is Wind Energy?
Wind energy is explained well in this module, from its history and how it is produced, to its advantages and disadvantages, and what the future holds for this energy source.
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Kid Wind Project: Teacher Resources
A collection of inquiry-based and hands-on activities to introduce students to wind energy. Includes PowerPoints, labs, and videos.
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California Energy Commission: Science Projects
A number of electrical, nuclear, solar, and wind science projects and energy activities are described on this page, with links to each activity.
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office: Renewable Energy Guide for Buildings [Pdf]
A basic guide for ways to be more energy-efficient and to use more renewable energy sources in a building. These include methods of reducing heat or cool air loss, ways of harnessing solar energy, and using the wind for ventilation.
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office: The Rewards of Renewable Energy [Pdf]
The advantages of using renewable energy sources, such as the sun and the wind, are explained.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Geology Resources
In this interactive tutorial you will learn about geological resources. Learn what the types of resources are and concentrate on learning about mineral resources and how they are obtained and used, and then about energy resources and...
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Movers and Shakers [Pdf]
Wind is created in areas where there are temperature shifts. For this lesson, Grade Two students will investigate areas of their schoolyard where there are 'wind tunnels' and 'wind shadows'. They will then use this information to...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: How Weather Affects Air Quality
How is air pollution affected by weather? Some types of pollution are worse in the summer heat, while others are worse in cold winter weather.