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The Power of Wind

The Power of Wind. By Devon Hamilton. What Exactly is Wind?. Wind is solely “air in motion.” It is caused by the irregular heating of the Earth’s surface by the sun. Air above land heats up more quickly then the air above water.

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The Power of Wind

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  1. The Power of Wind By Devon Hamilton

  2. What Exactly is Wind? • Wind is solely “air in motion.” • It is caused by the irregular heating of the Earth’s surface by the sun. • Air above land heats up more quickly then the air above water.

  3. When the heated air rises, the cool heavier air rushes in, taking its place and creates wind.

  4. Wind Power • Today wind is mainly used to generate electricity! • Example: Wind Turbines

  5. Wind Can Also Create Art! • Wind Art • Kinetic Sculpture

  6. Lets use wind power to create tranquil music… Time to Make Wind Chimes!

  7. Our Classroom Wind Chime You Need: 5 White strings 4 Straws 3 Jingle Bells 1 Pipe Cleaner

  8. Lesson Modification • Gifted Students: Work with plain paper cups and have the students decorate them with marker, paint and or tissue paper. • Special Needs Students: They will pick out their favorite beads to work with and have a teachers aid to help put them on the string and tie the knots.

  9. References • Movie –Wind Art • Wind Information • Kinetic Sculpture Website • Wind Chimes and Whirligigs, By Renee Schwarz • Energy and Power, By L. Sprague De Camp

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