Wind Workforce/Curricula/Siting Wind Farms

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Siting Wind Farms
1 - 2 hrs
Beginner
100 - 200
Using analytical skills and a variety of data, students must find the best location for a wind farm and explore impacts to wildlife and stakeholders. (A variety of lessons from NEED and KidWind address these ideas).

Resources for this lesson plan:

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Education Levels:

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High School 9 - 12


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College


Subjects:

Earth Science
Engineering
STEM
Physics

Topics:

Siting

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