The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Synopsis

Many American children don't think twice about having electricity, but it's not a given for everyone. Even in parts of the U.S. not everyone has electricity. When a young boy in Malawi loses electricity, his family and entire village stand to lose a lot. Through resourcefulness and dedication, he builds his own windmill to restore power to the family farm.

Classroom Connection

Students of all ages will find this a great intro to any unit covering sustainable power options.