Wind Power

Wind Power
By Jay C

Extreme weather

Measuring weather.

Definitions:

1. Anemometer:An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed and direction. It is also a common weather station instrument. The term is derived from the Greek word anemos, which means wind,
2. Beaufort wind scale:The Beaufort scale is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land

MATERIALS  

   

1.  pencil  
2.  pin
3.  4 plates
4. sellotape
5. 2 sticks

STEPS

1. Go to one of the designated areas.
2. Raise the anemometer as high as you can reach.
3. Time 15 seconds.
4.  Count the spins within 15 seconds.
5.   Record.

Group Investigation.

Groups size: 5 
Roles:

• Timekeeper ( watch)

• Counter

• Recorder ( chromebook or refill )

• Anemometer Manager ( Anemometer)

• Wind Manager

Instructions:

• Go to the measuring place and set up your wind gauge.
• Make sure everyone in your group is ready to start their roles.
• Record how many times it spins and record it in the table below.
• Count the number of spins in 15 seconds.
• Record it on your chart.

FINDINGS

	Place name on school grounds	Number of Spins in 15 seconds
1.	Field	1
2.	Old J Block site	1
3.	Grass hill in quad	1
4.	Tennis Court gate	2

CONCLUSION: 

1.The Fields had a total of one spins.

2. The Old J Block also had a total of one spins.

3. The Grass Hill had a total of one spins.

4. The Tennis Hill has the highest result of two spins.