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Can flying kites really save the world? A Real Engineering video describes an effort by the Kite Power Systems company to harness wind energy using kites. It shows how the kites overcome the disadvantages of wind turbines.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have groups look up other renewable energy sources and share with the class
Classroom Considerations
- Note that the statistics provided in the video focuses on the United Kingdom
- References a previous video in the series
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Explanations help make the concept clear
- On-site reporting makes the topic interesting
Cons
- None