Some positives to wind energy:
- wind is FREE
- wind is clean
- endless supply of wind (as of today)
- tax incentives
Some negatives to wind energy
- wind is not consistent
- severe weather can cause damage
- open land is needed for windmills (removing trees)
Not only are trees removed for windmills, but the windmills also take the lives of many birds. Birds are killed daily by windmills. Do you think this is good for our environment? In addition, the migration patterns of birds change because of windmills.
This information can be shared in you class to inform students of the different energy options. Students can make their own list of pros and cons. In addition? They can create their own windmill, which will integrate math, science and art all into one lesson!
I always knew about the damage to bird populations, but I never really gave much thought to the tree clearing... Thank you, Kim!
ReplyDelete:) I gained much info from researching wind mills. Big misconception on my part!
DeleteHmmm tree clearing...just as sad as the birds!
ReplyDeleteI know :( we need trees and birds
DeleteI know :( we need trees and birds
DeleteI drive through a huge windmill... farm? (is that the right word?) in Indiana when I drive to Chicago. It's easy for me to think of the pros of wind energy, but incredibly important to think of the cons as well. Mr. Swoape reminded me that there are pros and cons to everything, such is the balance of life!
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