Renewable Energy Lesson: Engineering Project
Created by Teacher(s): Ashley Nelson, Lindsey Pockl|Published on: June 9, 2022
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Africa
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn the story of William Kamkwamba and consider how they can help their communities. Students then build their own renewable-powered device and share their project with the broader school community.
Inquire: Students listen to a read aloud of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a story about a Malawian boy named William Kamkwamba who helped bring energy to his community.
Investigate: Students engage in a project to build a renewable-powered device.
Inspire: Students write about their project and share their project with the broader school community.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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