Why Wind Power Works for Schools

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October/November 2008
By Megan Phelps 
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In fact, wind turbines can help a whole community learn about wind energy, Nagengast says. “Parents love it. They say, ‘Yeah, our kids are learning something new.’” Seeing wind power in action also helps overcome some of the initial resistance they might have to wind turbines, he says, such as concerns about noise or the aesthetics of the turbines.

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Galluzzo found the same thing to be true in the schools she studied in Iowa. “It’s a great way of introducing wind power,” she says. “People become familiar with it and see the benefits.” Every one of the communities where a wind turbine went up ended up being supportive of the project. “The people in the communities call them ‘our turbines,’” she says.

Resources

Wind Powering America. Find out which schools near you are putting up wind turbines, and learn more about available programs.

KidWind Project. Find resources for learning and teaching about wind power.

Windustry. Provides information on all types of wind projects, including wind in schools.

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