Wind
March is a super time to study about wind because it seems to be such a windy month, so I’ve compiled some great links you and your children will enjoy that teach about this invisible force:
Wind – Weather Wiz Kids
This site is created by a meteorologist and is full of interesting facts as well as experiments you can try.
Origami Windmill – DLTK’s Crafts for Kids
For children ages 8+.
Windmill TP Roll Craft – DLTK’s Crafts for Kids
For children ages 3 +.
Just 4 Kids & Teachers – GE Energy
GE provides lesson plans, worksheets, and other fun things to make and do.
Wind Chime – PBS.org’s Zoom
Be creative. Try making a wind chime using objects from around the house.
How To Make Wind Streamers with Little Humbugs – YouTube
Cute video that shows not only how to make simple wind streamers but it also shows the beauty and enjoyment of spending time outdoors.
Wind Power Science Project-Hovercraft – YouTube
Imagine the fun of making a hovercraft at home! The kids will be consumed by this activity for a while.
Giant Mobile – YouTube
Wind art.
Feather Fountain at Strathmore Hall/Summer 2009 – YouTube
I’d love to have a feather fountain near me. What fun that would be!
Ralfonso KARO #1 Kinetic Wind Sculpture – YouTube
More wind art. This video is almost 5 mins. long because it shows some of the blueprint designing elements that went into making it, but after that part, it is very interesting to watch the movement of this sculpture!
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Wow! Thanks for all the great links.
Mary
Thanks, Mary! I’m really glad you stopped by and liked the links. :)
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I loved this post and linked to it in my article for my local area! I expanded on the many topics for homeschooling that kites can be applied to for learning.
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Wow! Thank you so much Chastity, for linking our list to your article! It’s very helpful to see the ways in which the links can be used for even more fun learning! I agree that taking note of a child’s interest level is extremely important to knowing whether to carry on or save an activity for another time.
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The wind chimes site looks interesting! Hmmm….what kind of music lesson could I create out of that one!
Janet from Creative Writing´s last [type] ..Apr 16- Creative Writing Activities- Teaching with Hands-On Strategies
Good question! Doing a hunt around the house to find items that make sound is a great listening/music lesson. Another one is sorting items from high to low pitch, or visa versa–providing there is enough difference in the sounds of the items for the children to be able to tell. A third idea would be to make a little band–of sorts, out of the items you found around the house before actually making them into the chime. Let us know what you came up with! :)
Hi Sheri! I like the idea of sorting items from high pitch to low pitch! I’ll post the results of our musical experiments!
Janet from Creative Writing´s last [type] ..Apr 16- Creative Writing Activities- Teaching with Hands-On Strategies
Glad you liked it, Janet! I’d actually like to make the wind chime for myself (LOL) and then hang the items according to their sound–either high to low or low to high, depending on how it sounds. (Of course balance has to be taken into consideration too–but it seems like a good idea!) :)
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