{"id":48366,"date":"2024-04-14T17:20:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T21:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/?p=48366"},"modified":"2025-08-08T15:23:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:23:35","slug":"eco-empowerment-3-renewable-energy-activities-for-middle-schoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2024\/04\/eco-empowerment-3-renewable-energy-activities-for-middle-schoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-Empowerment: 3 Renewable Energy Activities for Middle Schoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-948.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-948.png 768w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-948-500x327.png 500w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-948-600x392.png 600w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-948-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-948-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-948-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-948-48x31.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a world where climate change and environmental defense are some of the most pressing concerns, empowering the next generation with the knowledge and skills to tackle environmental issues is crucial. Middle schoolers are at the perfect age\u2013their curiosity is spiking, and their capacity to grasp complex topics is growing. Engaging middle-school students in renewable energy activities educates them about sustainability and fosters a sense of empowerment and responsibility towards the planet. So, without further ado, here are<strong> three unique renewable energy activities for middle schoolers<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-wind-power\">1. Wind Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity showcases the renewable energy form of wind power. First, middle schoolers create their anemometers from limited materials like cardboard, paper cups, and pushpins. Then, they use these anemometers to measure approximate wind speeds in their area. They can use this information to discover how well wind turbines would work in the students\u2019 area that day. Then, students can understand the pros and cons of wind power and learn how to measure wind speed independently!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachengineering.org\/activities\/view\/cub_environ_lesson09_activity2\">Wind Power &#8211; Teachengineering.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials needed: paper cups, push pins, modeling clay, cardboard, scissors, a stapler, markers, and stopwatches.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-48366_7e7cd1-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-48366_7e7cd1-2b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-48366_7e7cd1-2b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-build-your-own-hydro-turbine\">2. Build Your Own Hydro-Turbine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this activity, students will learn about hydroelectricity and the power of water. First, they will put together a model water turbine out of materials like cardboard and soda bottles. Then, they will test out their waterwheels by pouring water on them and observing how they respond. This will show students how hydro turbines spin to create electricity! Discuss with them how the wheel&#8217;s spinning generates energy that can be turned into electric power. Through this activity, students can better understand the renewable energy source of hydroelectricity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachengineering.org\/activities\/view\/cub_environ_lesson09_activity3\">Build a Hydro-turbine &#8211; Teachengineering.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials needed: 2-liter soda bottles, scissors, duct tape, wooden dowels, string, cardboard, plastic wrap, water, and stopwatches.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-48366_994d9b-f5 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-48366_994d9b-f5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-48366_994d9b-f5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-solar-oven-s-mores\">3. 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