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Collecting Energy from Wind

Offshore Wind Turbines
Science
Electricity
Grade 10
AB
Collecting Energy from Wind

Description

Learners will review global and predominant wind pattern generation. A historical look at wind capturing methods and their purposes will be also reviewed. Students will be introduced to Offshore wind collection structures and be able to compare and contrast the benefits of both onshore and offshore wind turbines.

Lesson Type: Literacy

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Electricity

Region: Coastal Regions

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