Wind Energy - Senior Classes
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35105/34864.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: PresentationDevelop pupils awareness around wind energy in Ireland using this presentation created by the Irish Wind Energy Association. The presentation explores questions like: Why do we need wind energy? What is a fossil fuel? What do wind turbines do? Where do we find the strongest winds?
View full descriptionAssemble the Wind Turbine
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35103/34862.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Experiment / ActivityLearn how to make a model wind turbine. The design process is made easier with this practical template and assembly instructions. The assembly of the different components will take time and patience but the end result is very rewarding. Will the blades of your turbine rotate?
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 6. Research Different Energy Sources
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Caring for my locality
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
- JC
- Geography
Strand: 1. Exploring the Physical World
Strand unit: 9. Types of Energy Resources
Wind Power and Wind Turbines
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35099/34858.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: ReferenceDiscover the science behind wind power and learn the components of a wind turbine by reading the detailed infographic by the Irish Wind Energy Association. Poster is available in Irish and English.
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Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Environmental awareness
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Environmental awareness
- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 6. Research Different Energy Sources
- JC
- Geography
Strand: 1. Exploring the Physical World
Strand unit: 9. Types of Energy Resources
Wind Energy - The Basics
https://windeurope.org/about-wind/wind-basics/#energy Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Guide/notes / ReferenceConsider the basics of wind energy by reading about what energy is and what wind is. Afterwards, delve further into wind energy by finding the answers to questions like; how does a wind turbine work, how does electricity get from the turbine to our homes and what happens when the wind doesn't blow?
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 6. Research Different Energy Sources
- JC
- Geography
Strand: 1. Exploring the Physical World
Strand unit: 9. Types of Energy Resources
- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Science and the environment
- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Environmental awareness