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This engineering and design challenge has patrons building a windmill that lifts weight while learning about using wind for energy

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Hints for uses in your library Facilitation tip: build a prototype of the windmill before the program to prepare you for questions the patrons may have about the building process
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Originating Source PBS Learning Media
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Wind Energy by Julie Richards
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Blowing in the Wind

Blowing in the Wind

This engineering and design challenge has patrons building a windmill that lifts weight while learning about using wind for energy