Topic: Wind Power HistoryObjective:▫Provide background of wind power and

introduce the vocabulary related to wind turbines.

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Summary:▫Discuss the uses of wind technology and

describe the names used to describe modern wind turbines.

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Topic: Wind Power HistoryMethodology:▫Discussion and questioning

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Differentiation:▫Different levels of questioning can be

provided to the students.

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Wind Power History

Early “Windmill” in Afghanistan (900AD)

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Water Pumpers (still in use today)

Modern Windmills

Large Wind Turbines

450’ base to bladeEach blade 112’Span greater than 747163+ tons totalFoundation 20+ feet deepRated at 1.5 – 5 megawattSupply at least 350 homes

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