In this lesson, students engage in an engineering design contest to design and create a windmill that will lift a load.
General Information
Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience:
Educators
Suggested Technology:
Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection
Instructional Time:
1 Hour(s)
Keywords: windmill, wind, energy
Instructional Component Type(s):
Lesson Plan,
Problem-Solving Task
Instructional Design Framework(s):
Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection:
Orange County Public Schools
Aligned Standards
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SC.4.N.1.In.1
Ask a question about the natural world and use selected reference material to find information, observe, explore, and identify findings.
SC.4.N.1.Su.1
Ask a question about the natural world, explore materials, observe, and share information.
SC.4.P.10.Su.1
Recognize uses of different forms of energy, including electricity (computer, freezer); heat (camp fire, stove); and energy of motion (rollercoaster, pinball machine).
SC.4.P.10.In.4
Identify machines that use energy from moving water or air, including a windmill and a waterwheel.