The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Activity Guide – CE – Clean Energy. Bright Futures.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Activity Guide

Learning Goals

Learning Goals

Know the fundamental parts of a windmill.
Use the scientific method to isolate and adjust different variables in a model windmill.

Materials List

Classroom Supplies

“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by: William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer (available on Sora)
Chart Paper
Pencils
SmartBoard (Google Earth) or World Map
Box fan

Group Supplies (2-3 per group)

Recyclables
Paper
Cut up sponges
Tape
Scissors
Newspaper
Straws
Fasteners
Unspharpend pencils
Rulers
Card stock, cardboard, paper cups or other blade materials

Important Links

Time: 60 minutes

This lesson appears as a part of the following:
– Water Power Implementation Toolkit

This is a teacher recommended lesson from Centre of Excellence for Energy.

This lesson is designed to accompany the picture book or reading for students to explore a global connection to renewable energy as well as a windmill design activity appropriate for lower elementary school students.

Water Power Implementation Toolkit

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