Wind Over Troubled Waters

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Grades9, 10, 11, 12Civics, Engineering

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Provided by Maine Youth for Climate Justice

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What it is

In this podcast series from Maine Youth for Climate Justice, students will hear about offshore wind in Maine and how it impacts various stakeholders and the environment.
This series has four episodes, each about 20 minutes, to discuss the history of wind-powered energy, the relevant parties, and the current (as of 2024) landscape of offshore wind in Maine.

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Positives

The hosts of this podcast do an excellent job of defining new vocabulary as it comes up in the conversation.
Students will relate to the young Mainers who host this podcast that give their unique perspectives.

Prerequisites

Students should understand the impact of fossil fuel-powered energy on the climate and how wind-powered energy is a cleaner solution.
Students should have a basic understanding of carbon dioxide pollution and its impacts on the ocean.

Differentiation & Implementation

While listening to the "Stakeholders" episode, students can take notes about the different perspectives and arguments regarding offshore wind. Students can then write their opinion of offshore wind, supporting their opinion with evidence from the podcast or other research.
Students in civics classes can listen to POWER Parts 1 and 2 to analyze the systems involved in the decision-making process for energy decisions.
Students can research the Wabanaki tribes that are relevant parties in this conversation. This resource can provide additional insight.
After listening to Episode IV, students can do some research to find out how the new administration impacted the Inflation Reduction Act.

From the scientist review

This podcast series features discussions with young people from Maine Youth for Climate Justice and experts in offshore wind generation. The discussion ranges from the environment, to equity, to legislation. Throughout, experts focus on renewable energy generation as a means to combat climate change. This resource is recommended for teaching.

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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Civics, Engineering
Language: English
Location: North America > United States > Maine
Provider: Maine Youth for Climate Justice
Authors: Maine Youth for Climate Justice
Published: August 7, 2025
Last updated: July 16, 2026
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Standards alignment · SL.9-12.2 + 6 more

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English Language Arts

SL.9-12.2Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

Science and Engineering

HS-ESS3-4Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.
HS-ETS1-1Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
HS-ETS1-3Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.

Social Studies

Civics& Government 1 (F2): Students understand the ideals, purposes, principles, structures, and processes of constitutional government in the United States and in the American political system, as well as examples of other forms of government and political systems in the world by explaining how and why democratic institutions and interpretations of democratic ideals and constitutional principles change over time.
Civics& Government 1 (F3): Students understand the ideals, purposes, principles, structures, and processes of constitutional government in the United States and in the American political system, as well as examples of other forms of government and political systems in the world by describing the purpose, structures, and processes of the American political system.
Civics& Government 1 (D1): Students understand the ideals, purposes, principles, structures, and processes of constitutional government in the United States and in the American political system, as well as examples of other forms of government and political systems in the world by evaluating and comparing the relationship of citizens with government in the United States and other regions of the world.

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