The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop to Portage County! Join us at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association's headquarters and learn how to explore the power of wind and solar with your students!
Workshop Description:
In this fast-paced 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 learn about the changing state of Wisconsin's energy systems and tour the Midwest Renewable Energy Association's state-of-the-art solar and battery storage training facilities.
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.
Registration Coming Soon!
(Registration is done through the WI K-12 Energy Education Program website.) Number of attendees is limited, so register soon to save your space.
Workshop Cost: $25 - Register by Sept 25 for the $10 Early Bird Discount!
Stipends: Stipends of $250 will be provided to participants.
Check out images from previous workshops.
This is one of two Educator Workshops - Aug - Oct 2026. Check out the other dates & locations.
Interested in learning more about the KidWind Challenge? Check out 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
Thanks to Invenergy for sponsoring the 2026 Educator Workshops!
