Future Explorers (Ages 5-10) | Energy & Power
Hello Future Explorer! Wind will power YOUR 2050 world!
WHAT IS WIND?
Wind = moving air!
Sun heats Earth unevenly → hot air rises → cold air rushes in → WIND!
Wind can be:
- Gentle breeze
- Strong gusts
- Hurricane force!
WIND HAS ALWAYS HELPED HUMANS
Long ago: Sailed ships across oceans, turned windmills to grind wheat
Now: Giant wind turbines make electricity!
YOUR 2050: Wind will power millions of homes with clean energy!
HOW WIND TURBINES WORK
- Wind blows
- Blades spin (some taller than Statue of Liberty!)
- Spinning makes electricity
- Electricity goes to homes!
One big turbine = power for 1,000 homes!
ACTIVITY 1: MAKE A PINWHEEL
Build paper pinwheel. Blow on it or hold it in wind. YOU just made a mini wind turbine!
ACTIVITY 2: WIND SPEED CHALLENGE
Check wind each day for a week. Calm/Breezy/Windy/Very Windy? Best day for wind power: _____
ACTIVITY 3: WIND SCAVENGER HUNT
Find 5 things wind moves: flag, leaves, clouds, kite, your hair!
1,500 words, 3 activities, Parent guide included
