Wind Turbines and Whirligigs

LEARNING TARGET:

• I can use the links to compare structure, function, and energy transformations of wind turbines and whirligigs.

HOWLs TARGET: 

• I keep working until the reading and notes are finished.

AGENDA :  

I. Warm-up: What are the energy transformations from the battery to the propeller?

II. Transform motion energy to light energy

III. Research wind turbines vs. whirligigs

Wind Turbine Links:

• https://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
• http://www.explainthatstuff.com/windturbines.html

Whirligig Links:

• http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-whirligig.htm
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnm_16KUF0M

IV. Complete Notetaker

HOMEWORK: Notetaker finished by end of class Wednesday. If not, finish for homework.