Using wind
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how wind is useful.
Key learning points
- Windmills have sails or blades which turn.
- Windmills use wind to produce electricity or pump water.
- Windmills use wind to grind wheat into flour.
Keywords
Rotary motion - something that turns around in circles
Sails - parts of a windmill that turn in the wind
Blades - parts of a wind turbine that turn in the wind
Millstone - a heavy stone that grinds grain to make flour
Common misconception
Windmills create wind, rather than being moved by it.
The wind pushes the windmill's blades to make them turn.
Teacher tip
Teacher could read the story of the Little Red Hen. Emphasise to the children that the windmill grinds the wheat.
Equipment
Any examples of windmill toys / photos to share, particularly if there are local windmills, worksheet, glue, scissors, pencils
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Rotary motion means moving in a...
Q2.Which one of these is not part of a water well?
Q3.This dam contains giant water wheels that turn as water passes through, producing ...
Q4.What does a water well do?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The __________of a windmill turn when wind blows into them.
Q2.Wind turbines produce...
Q3.Which part of the windmill grinds the wheat?
Q4.Which part of the process for making flower uses rotary motion?
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