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Wind Farm Site Selection: A Community Debates the Issues

Provided by: Project Look Sharp |Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis

  • This is a 15-30 minute media literacy and critical thinking activity in which students analyze two opinion articles on wind farm sites in local communities.
  • Students discuss the different messages from the different sources informing others about a potential wind farm in the town of Enfield, NY.
  • This resource includes a PDF lesson plan, a student handout, and a guide with tips for teaching and adapting the lesson.
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Subjects: Science, Economics, English Language Arts
Authors: Project Look Sharp, Laurie VanVleet & Sox Sperry
Region: North America, United States, Central & Western NY
Languages: English

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Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.

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