Innovation and Renewable Energy: A Humanities Module
This standards-based, interdisciplinary humanities module uses the true story of William Kamkwamba and his windmill to bring the discussion of renewable energy to the English/Language Arts, social studies, and science classroom. Students read the book with guidance from literary worksheets; discuss renewable energy projects through the lens of geography, economics, and civics; and use the process of engineering design to solve a community issue brought on by climate change.
The Innovation and Renewable Energy climate change module was developed for middle school teachers in the humanities subjects including English Language Arts; media literacy; social studies with a focus on geography, economics, and civics; and service learning. It also includes opportunities to integrate engineering and design through physical and earth science. The focal point of the module is the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
