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Working with Wind Energy
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In this activity, learners explore how wind energy can be generated on both a large and small scale.

Going for a Spin: Making a Model Steam Turbine
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In this activity, learners explore how various energy sources can be used to cause a turbine to rotate.

Working with Watermills
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In this activity, learners explore how watermills have helped harness energy from water through the ages.

Wind Power: Creating a Wind Generator
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This lesson challenges groups of learners to design and construct a wind generator with the most electrical output.

As the Rotor Turns: Wind Power and You
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In this engineering activity, learners will get acquainted with the basics of wind energy and power production by fabricating and testing various blade designs for table-top windmills constructed from

Community Wind Project
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In this thought-provoking activity, learners plan a hypothetical project to build and operate wind turbines in their community.

Build Your Own Hydroelectric Generator
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Learners follow directions to construct a water-powered electrical generator using a turbine made from plastic spoons.

Weather Vane and Anemometer
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In this meteorology activity, learners construct simple devices to measure the direction and speed of wind.