- Introduction to Wind Energy Systems
Summary:
Students learn how a wind turbine may be used to harness the energy of the wind to generate electricity.
Learning Objectives:
Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Explain how wind energy is used to generate electricity.
2. Describe the basic components of a wind turbine.
Standards:
NGSS Performance Expectations:
HS-PS3-3
CEWD ENR Content Standards (Secondary):
CE.01.01.01.b
CE.01.03.01.b
TDS.01.01.01.b
Indiana NLPS Competency Domains:
5229.D3.1
5229.D7.2
5229.D3.2
5229.D7.3
5229.D3.3
5229.D8.2
5229.D3.5
5229.D8.43.
- Wind Energy Expansion: Site/Weather Issues and Optimization Strategies
Summary:
Students explore what factors must be considered to responsibly and effectively develop wind energy projects.
Learning Objectives:
Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:
1. Identify and explain key factors that influence wind farm effectiveness.
2. Describe environmental impacts associated with wind energy development.
3. Analyze land-use considerations involved in planning and constructing wind energy projects.
Standards:
NGSS Performance Expectations:
HS-PS3-3
CEWD ENR Content Standards (Secondary):
CE.01.03.01.b
CE.01.03.01.c
Indiana NLPS Competency Domains:
5229.D3.4
5229.D3.8
5229.D3.6
5229.D3.9
5229.D3.7