Power of the Wind

It's clean, renewable, and locally available.  In spite of this, wind farms have been a hot topic of debate with environmental groups on both sides. Why is wind power so controversial? Should New Jersey allow the construction of coastal wind farms for the purpose of generating electricity?  You decide.

Task 1

How does the wind generate electricity?

Task 2

Where should wind farms be located?

Task 3

What effect do wind turbines have on birds and bats?

Task 4

What are the pros and cons for building wind farms?

Task 5

Should New Jersey allow the construction of coastal wind farms for the purpose of generating electricity?

Extend

What are clean air technologies?

(NOVA- Dimming the Sun slide show)

Power of the Wind is funded by a an Environmental Education Grant from Public Service Gas and Electric.  The content of the project is the sole responsibility of the grant recipient.
 

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Acknowledgements

Lab based on information found in Green Teacher, issue 73, Spring 2004, The Power of Wind: It’ll Blow You Away…pp. 18-23
by Marcee Camenson and Michelle Finchum. 

Background courtesy of grsites.com

Tehachapi, California wind farm photo courtesy of Al Crisalli, Jr.

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