The Windy Farm
Book details
Author: Doug MacLeod and Craig Smith
Topic: Wind Power; Energy; Renewable Energy
Summary:
A poor family live on a windy hill. They have many challenges because of the wind. Mum is very inventive and improvises a power generating wind farm.
Teaching Ideas
Free teaching resources for this book are available below. This includes:
- a Youtube link to a recording of the book
- a lesson plan with suggested activities
- a PowerPoint presentation for teachers
- a student worksheet
Youtube Video: The Windy Farm
Teaching Resources:
Suitable for all primary school levels, and lower secondary school students.
Curriculum Links: Science, Literacy, Art.
Literacy Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking.
In this lesson, students will be inspired by this story to learn about where their electricity comes from and how it is made. They will make a pinwheel (windmill) that they will experiment with to explore how wind power is used to create electricity.
