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Wind Energy by Wind Energy Ireland

The Wind Energy Ireland is committed to the promotion and education of wind energy issues. With this in mind, Wind Energy Ireland has developed a number of educational resources on the theme of wind energy.

Discover the power of wind in Ireland by tuning into the IWEA's new animation video on the power of the wind. After watching the video, see if you and your class can answer the following questions:

Questions:

Is our nature in danger?
How can we help fight climate change?
What is green energy?
How can wind generate electricity?

Activities

Choose activities from either the Junior (infants - 2nd class) or Senior (3rd class - 6th class) section.
The Junior activities introduce pupils to the concept of wind energy with fun colouring in, spot the difference and join the dot activities whereas the Senior activities challenge pupils to build a model wind turbine or to research how electricity gets from the turbine to our homes.

Junior Classes
Senior Classes

Wind Energy - Junior Classes

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35104/34863.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Presentation

Develop 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?

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1-2 3-4 SESE Geography
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1-2
3-4
SESE Geography

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for my locality

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Environmental awareness

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Sources of Energy - Colour In

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35100/34859.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Activity

Pupils will enjoy colouring in the different versions of the world. As they colour in, pupils will unknowingly think about the ethical considerations that arise from the generation of electricity. They will wonder why the world generating electricity from wind makes the character happy and why the world generating electricity from fossil fuels makes the character sad.

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in 1-2 SESE Science
1-2 SESE Geography
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SESE Science

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for my locality

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for my locality

1-2
SESE Geography

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for my locality

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Wind Turbine - Connect the Dots

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35101/34860.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Activity

Connect the numbered dots and colour in the wind turbine with this worksheet by the Irish Wind Energy Association. The activity could be used to introduce pupils to wind energy and could lead to pupils investigating whether wind can move the blades on a turbine.

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in 1-2 Mathematics
in 1-2 SESE Science
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1-2
Mathematics

Strand: Number

Strand unit: Counting

Strand: Number

Strand unit: Counting & Numeration

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • count the number of objects in a set
  • estimate the number of objects in a set 0-20
  • read, write and order numerals 0-199
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1-2
SESE Science

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for my locality

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for my locality

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Spot the Differences - Wind Energy

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35102/34861.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Activity

Pupils will need to use their analytical skills to examine the two pictures in detail. By comparing and contrasting the parts of the two pictures, pupils will be able to locate the eight differences between the two pictures.

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in 1-2 SESE Science
in 1-2 Mathematics
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1-2
SESE Science

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for my locality

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for my locality

in
1-2
Mathematics

Strand: Early Maths Activities

Strand unit: Comparing

Strand: Shape & Space

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Wind Energy - Senior Classes

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35105/34864.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Presentation

Develop 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?

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3-4 5-6 SESE Science
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3-4
5-6
SESE Science

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Science and the environment

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Science and the environment

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Assemble the Wind Turbine

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35103/34862.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Experiment / Activity

Learn 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?

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1-2 3-4 5-6 SESE Science
JC Geography
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Strand: 2. Earth and Space

Strand unit: 6. Research Different Energy Sources

1-2
3-4
5-6
SESE Science

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

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Wind Power and Wind Turbines

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35099/34858.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Reference

Discover 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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3-4 5-6 SESE Science
3-4 5-6 SESE Geography
JC Science
JC Geography
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3-4
5-6
SESE Science

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Science and the environment

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Science and the environment

3-4
5-6
SESE Geography

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

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Wind Energy - The Basics

https://windeurope.org/about-wind/wind-basics/#energy Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Wind Energy Ireland Resource type: Guide/notes / Reference

Consider 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?

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5-6 SESE Science
5-6 SESE Geography
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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

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