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Renewable Energy Algebra Lesson: Wind Energy

Created by Teacher(s): Effie Wolters, Mallory Swafford|Published on: November 4, 2022
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In this lesson, students use algebra to calculate the number of wind turbines needed to power a local community.

Inquire: Students watch a short video introducing wind energy and discuss the possibility of wind energy powering their community.
Investigate: Students complete a series of mathematical calculations related to wind energy.
Inspire: Students discuss the benefits of wind energy using their calculations to support their ideas.
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Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour
Region: Global
Posted on Nov 04, 2022

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Effie Wolters

6-8 Chemistry and Earth Science Teacher

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