Kidwind: Wind Turbine Project
by Heather John
Students will explore energy, electricity, and engineering in this hands-on lesson using the Kidwind kit to create a wind turbine.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LLkackdiCyVrgtLmZMvUz54_grDZdyhB/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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