G5 HTWW: WIND

"What’s that blowin’ in the wind? It’s the power of wind energy! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby will tell you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about wind power. First, you’ll learn a few of the ways in which humans have harnessed wind throughout history. Next up, you’ll find out about wind technology today and how devices called wind turbines can turn the energy in the air into electricity you can use. Finally, you’ll discover what’s so special about wind power, and why it’s considered a great way to make energy! So throw caution to the wind and click on the link to learn more!"

"Wind energy offers many advantages, which explains why it's one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world. To further expand wind energy’s capabilities and community benefits, researchers are working to address technical and socio-economic challenges."

"Scientists and engineers are using energy from the wind to generate electricity. Wind energy, or wind power, is created using a wind turbine."

"Wind is moving air. We can't see the wind but we can feel it and see what is does. Winds can be strong and dangerous. The wind’s energy can be used to make electricity."

"Wind is a powerful source of energy on our planet. In fact, many of us have seen it in action, propelling sailboats across open seas or turning the blades of a farm’s windmill to grind grain or pump water. Modern wind turbines are basically sleeker, higher-tech versions of the windmills of the past, but instead of using the wind to do farm work, they’re designed to convert wind energy into electricity.”

"From excavation to operation, it takes three weeks to install a wind turbine. Watch it happen in under six minutes in this wind turbine promo video from MidAmerican Energy, filled with facts layered on time lapse footage"

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