KidWind Educator Workshop

Event Description

Learn how to explore the power of wind with your students! In this workshop you will review energy and electricity basics, design and test blades in a wind tunnel, explore related KEEP energy education resources, and preview ready-to-use renewable energy curriculum.

Participants also learn about the Wisconsin KidWind Challenge that takes place in spring each year and gain tips for coaching student teams through the process of designing and constructing small-scale turbines. Educators will leave with the resources and confidence to use renewable energy as a lens into hands-on science, technology, and engineering exploration in the classroom (and you'll get some free gear, too)!

Recommended for teachers of grades 4-12.

Additional Information:

Register by October 9th for the $10 Early Bird Discount!

This workshop will be co-taught by Laureanna Raymond-Duvernell and Dick Anderson. KEEP will reimburse school districts up to $150 for each participating teacher.

Workshop participants are invited and encouraged to participate in the optional field trip to a solar project in Hallie, WI (30 minutes east of the workshop). The solar PV project will be in construction so this is your chance to see and meet with renewable energy professionals who are on the job. Take your real-world experience back to your students and get them excited about the range of jobs and careers in renewable energy. Please wear close-toed shoes and be prepared to wear a hardhat we will provide. The field trip will take place following the KidWind Educator Workshop; 2:30-3:30 pm.

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