Wind Energy Workshop for Educators

Join KidWind for a 6-hour, topic-specific renewable energy workshop. Whether in-person or virtual, these dynamic workshops include the distribution of materials and grow content knowledge while also exploring teacher-approved, hands-on K-12 lessons. Our fully virtual workshops are hands-on and focus on delivering just enough content knowledge to get going, as well as a wide variety of practical activities for your classroom. With generous support from our partners at CREATE we are able to offer scholarships to 6-12th grade educators. Use the code CREATE2023 to get $140 off your registration. Before Workshop - Wind 101 Webinar - (1 Hour) This Informative presentation introduces wind energy foundational concepts and explores the basic science and technology behind modern wind power In - Person - Using Classroom Windmills & Turbines (2 Hours) Understand the basics of modern wind turbine design by trying your hand at the MacGyver Wind Power Challenge! Build a basic windmill to demonstrate how a windmill captures the energy of the wind and transforms it into usable mechanical energy. Construct a simple classroom wind turbine and use a variety of materials to design blades that optimize the power output of a model wind turbine. Participants will isolate one variable of wind turbine blade design, then collect and share data for that variable. We will also spend time learning how to measure electrical output and how to design optimal blades for model turbines. After Workshop - Collecting Data & Sharing (1-2 Hours) You will be asked to collect some data about your wind energy projects and post them to our Online Challenge spaces. You will also learn how to set up your own KidWind account to set up Challenge Spaces for your students. Some things to know: This workshop and the materials used are geared towards middle school and high school teachers. No prior knowledge of wind energy is required. You will need a stable internet connection and dedicated space in which to work. We will ship you a box of material 4-7 days before the workshop. Preservice and retired teachers are welcome!