Give it up for updraft towers. Pupils learn about solar updraft towers by first watching a video. They then research these structures on their own and think about how the toys they made in the previous lesson use the same scientific principles as the updraft towers.

Concepts

solar energy, wind energy, renewable energy sources

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite local engineers to talk to the class about careers in renewable energy
  

Classroom Considerations

• The last of five installments in the Solar Updraft Towers unit
• Pupils should have the solar updraft toys they built in the prior activity
  

Pros

• Includes a link to a relevant video
  
• Lists some lesson extensions to consider
  

Cons

• None