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Climate Schools Programme geography 1B: wind farm site analysis

Introduce some of the planning considerations when developing a new onshore wind farm and develop employability skills including teamwork.

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Secondary Ages 11 to 14
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Building the future 

This is geography lesson 1B1 and 1B2 of the Climate Schools Programme.

The lessons are designed to:

  • Introduce some of the planning considerations when developing a new onshore wind farm
  • Develop employability skills especially teamwork
  • Explore green jobs 

This resource includes:

  • Climate Schools Programme lesson plan
  • Climate Schools Programme 1B1 slide deck
  • Climate Schools Programme 1B1 student worksheets
  • Climate Schools Programme 1B2 slide deck
  • Climate Schools Programme 1B2 student worksheets

After this lesson you can take the following next steps:

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