The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop back to Dane County! Join us and learn how to explore the power of wind and solar with your students!
Workshop Description:
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 lessons. We will tour Madison College's state-of-the-art solar learning facilities and hop in our vehicles for a tour of a local wind turbine.
Participants will also learn about the Wisconsin KidWind Challenge and gain tips for coaching student teams through the process of designing and constructing small-scale turbines or solar devices. 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 valued over $170, too!)
Workshop will run from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lunch is provided.
Who should attend: Recommended for teachers of grades 4-12. Workshops are open to formal and non-formal educators.
Register Here to save your spot!
(Registration is done through the WI K-12 Energy Education Program website.) Number of attendees is limited.
Workshop Cost: $25 - Register by August 5 for the $10 Early Bird Discount!
Stipends: Stipends of $250 will be provided to participants at the workshop.
MMSD teachers: You can apply for Professional Advancement Credits for this workshop!
KidWind Educator Workshops provide both hands-on learning and lessons you can take back to the classroom and opportunities to tour real-world renewable energy sites. Take your experiences back to your students and get them excited about the range of jobs and careers in renewable energy.
Thanks to our sponsors!
Support for this workshop is provided through the National Science Foundation under Award No. 2201630. Special thanks to Lakeshore College for their support! Thanks also to Invenergy for sponsoring the 2025 WI KidWind Educator Workshops.
This is one of three KidWind Educator workshops happening Aug-October 2025. Check out the other dates & locations.
Interested in learning more about the WI KidWind Challenge? Explore the website here.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a barrier free campus and is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by emailing outreach@energy.wisc.edu or calling 608-890-0946. Requests made with less than 3 weeks’ notice will be honored when possible.
Questions? Contact outreach@energy.wisc.edu