Task 1:
Research Wind Energy
Use the questions to guide your research on wind energy. Use the links to websites next to the questions or find more websites listed in the Resources section and watch the video below.
- How does a wind turbine work? http://energy.gov/eere/wind/animation-how-wind-turbine-works https://www.gerenewableenergy.com/wind-energy/turbines.html
- What is renewable and non-renewable energy? http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/energy/renewable/
- Why is wind considered a renewable or clean energy source? http://www.futuresparks.org.au/why-we-need-clean-energy/what-is-clean-energy.aspx
- What are some of the advantages (pros) to using this wind energy to produce electricity? http://energy.gov/eere/wind/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy
- List the disadvantages (cons) to using wind energy to produce electricity.
- Are there any wind farms in New York State or anywhere else in the United States?
Wind Power Video
How a Wind Turbine Works
Wind Turbine Questions
You can print the attachment above that has the questions listed, but your should answer the questions and write notes in your science notebook.
Go to the Resources tab to find the recommended websites.
You can print the attachment above that has the questions listed, but your should answer the questions and write notes in your science notebook.
Go to the Resources tab to find the recommended websites.