Wind Workforce/Curricula/Measuring Wind Speed
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Measuring Wind Speed
less than 1 hr
Beginner
0 - 50
By making and using anemometers students measure wind speed and direction and think about how that will affect wind power.
Resources for this lesson plan:
Education Levels:
Middle School 7 - 8
High School 9 - 12
Subjects:
Earth Science
Topics:
Wind & Weather
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