More information

 If you want to know more about wind energy, clic in this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=SQpbTTGe_gk

*Alba*

YOU CAN DO SOME ACTIVITIES ABOUT THE WIND!

you can:

Ribbon Wind Sock

 - Decorate the outside of your home with a wonderful windsock! Pick your favourite colours and decorate as desired.

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/wcm/groups/wcm_internet/@int/@aekids/documents/document/023062.pdf

Pinwheel

 - Pinwheels are like wind turbines - they need wind to move. Here's how to make your own.

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/wcm/groups/wcm_internet/@int/@aekids/documents/document/022821.pdf

Anemometer

 - Wind is used to generate electricity. Wind turbines, which change the wind into electricity, need an average wind speed of about 14 miles per hour to generate electricity. An anemometer tells how fast the wind is blowing.

http://www.alliantenergykids.com/wcm/groups/wcm_internet/@int/@aekids/documents/document/022818.pdf

*Marta*

How a wind turbine works? What parts have got?

The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity. The electricity is sent through transmission and distribution lines to a substation, then to homes, business and schools.

The parts of the wind turbine are:

*Marta*

ARE WIND TURBINES BIG?

They sure are big!

When it comes to size, bigger is better. The bigger the wind turbine, the more wind it reaches and the more electricity it produces.

Wind turbines are approximately 13 feet wide at the base, and between 230 and 265 feet tall. With one of the blades in the upright position, the total height is approximately 406 feet.

*Marta*

Important recent news IN YOU AREA

In Catalonia there are a lot of companies that fight to get more wind turbines. One of these companies is  "Eoliccat" that wants to promote the wind energy as an instrument for environmental protection.

http://www.eoliccat.net/quienes-somos/que-es-eoliccat.html?L=1%3D20120301


*Xana*

Important recent news IN YOU AREA

In Catalonia there are a lot of wind turbines.
In this map you can look where there are wind turbines parks.


*Xana*

Wind turbine

In this photo you can look the parts of a wind turbine.


*Xana*