Anyway the Wind Blows
by Jessica Pitts
In this lesson, students are challenged to design and test a windsock that can tell the direction and relative speed of the wind.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i45YqJUZDPUOVemq_KO5FZn9Q3Evb-7v/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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