The number of secondary schools, colleges, and universities offering courses in wind energy machine construction, repair, and installation, continues to increase. It is the purpose of this unit to include the study of wind energy conversion systems (WECS) as an integral part of related vocational and technical curriculum materials. The unit's overview identifies the major concepts to be covered and gives a brief description of the subject matter related to each concept. The major topics addressed in the document are: (1) an historical analysis of wind energy; (2) basic theory; (3) site analysis; (4) machine design fundamentals; (5) support structures; (6) wind energy utilization; and (7) related factors. The concept outline overview lists all of the concepts covered, along with suggested teaching times. Educational objectives and suggested instructional strategies are provided for each topic. An evaluation section provides techniques designed to measure the degree to which the objectives have been accomplished. A bibliography of other publications and audio-visual materials is provided, along with 29 overhead transparency masters that are referenced for use with certain instructional activities. (TW)