Lessons on Wind

Wind

Visit the Wind: Our Fierce Friend at the Franklin Institute Science Museum.

"The wind is our friend. A hurricane roars inland, destroying homes and communities. Without warning, a thunderstorm rolls into town, dampening picnic plans. The slamming of shutters outside a baby's bedroom window shatters the infant's sleep. Surf's up, and the waves pound wickedly, whipping the sailboat toward the rocks. The wind is fierce. Enemy or ally? Friend or foe? Our relationship with the wind is often uncertain. Learn more about our fierce friend by exploring the science of wind energy. "

Ideas, lessons plans, lists of materials for hands-on activities and links to online resources will provide you with a great beginning to understanding about wind. A perfect beginning to understanding the force of winds in hurricanes.

Ways of the Wind Lesson Plan for Intermediate and Secondary Students.

"Within the atmosphere, masses of air change shape and flow from one place to another. These movements are known as wind. The two general types of winds are local winds and global winds are covered. Activites deal with the concepts of uneven heating of the earth's surface and prevailing winds which are affected by the earth's rotation and known as the Coriolis Effect. Directions for some simple instruments and role playing activities are part of the plan."

Let's Fly a Kite

Building and flying kites may be one way to help students learn more about wind.

Kids, Kites and Education Do Mix is a site devoted to kites with an extensive list of links. If you plan on making or flying kites with students this is a place you will want to visit.Lesson plans, directions, history of kites and more are listed.

Kites provide a perfect way to help students learn more about wind, or lack of it. Visit this site and learn the answer to this question -"How Does a Kite Fly" .

Visit a Virtual Kite Zoo and learn about different types of kites and how to construct them.Check out the Teacher Plans for this area.

 

 

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