Where do you put a wind farm?

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• Teaching Tips
  This learning activity can be part of a larger unit developed by the organization. Teachers can also access other similar resources and follow up material from the organization's website.
• About the Science
  Students analyze data to compare and contrast potential sites for constructing wind farms. Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
• About the Pedagogy
  Group-based activity where students analyze and interpret maps and synthesize environmental, community, and planning data to determine the most suitable site for siting a wind farm. Groups then present their proposals to the class.
• Technical Details/Ease of Use
  All necessary resources are provided in the document. Teachers can also access other similar resources and follow up material from the organization's website. Some links in the document are currently broken but not necessary for completing the activity.