Primary Module 1: Wind Awareness

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Learning Objectives

Understand what wind is and explain how it is formed through differences in air pressure and temperature.
Measure wind speed and direction accurately, and identify reliable sources for wind forecasts and meteorological data.
Construct and test a simple anemometer to record and analyse wind speed, interpreting their results to identify trends or variations around the school.
Use a digital anemometerto record knots, and a wind indicator to record wind direction using compass bearings.

Lesson Description

This module is broken into five lessons:

Lesson 1 - What is Wind?:
Understanding what wind is, how it forms and recognising its effects.

Lesson 2 - Mini Meteorologists:
Learning how wind speed and direction are measured and exploring where wind data comes from.

Note: iPads or computers required to access the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

Lesson 3 - Build Your Own Anemometer and Indoor Testing:
Designing, building and testing a simple anemometer to measure wind speed.

Lesson 4 - Outdoor Investigation and Data Analysis:
Testing student-built anemometers outdoors; collecting and analysing wind data using digital tools.

Note: Windy day required!

Lesson 5 - Build Your Own Wind Indicator and Compass:
Creating additional tools to observe wind direction orientation.

Resources

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Primary Teaching Program (Linked to Australian Curriculum)
Primary Module 1 Student Activity Sheets
Primary Module 1 Teaching PowerPoint
Primary Module 1 Teacher Guide

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