How can the energy in wind be harnessed to produce electricity?

Wind power is a clean, green, renewable energy resource. But how do wind turbines convert air into electricity? Find out in this Science Museum animation with accompanying worksheet containing language support exercises.

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Energy animations

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Bring science and geography to life through these animations which teach students aged 7 to 14 about the energy that powers everything from their computer to the bus that transports them to school.