The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop to Sheboygan! 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 learn about the Wisconsin Climate Education Hub and hop in our vehicles for a tour of a wind turbine manufacturing facility.
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 am - 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Registration coming soon.
(Registration is done through the WI K-12 Energy Education Program website.) Number of attendees is limited.
Workshop Cost: $25 - Register by August 13 for the $10 Early Bird Discount!
Stipends: Up to 15 stipends of $150/educator and hotel reimbursement up to $100 are available to participants of the August 19 KidWind Educator Workshop. Stipends distributed based on order of registration so register ASAP.
Who should attend: Recommended for teachers of grades 4-12. Workshops are open to formal and non-formal educators.
Support for this workshop is provided through the National Science Foundation and Lakeshore College.
This is one of three KidWind Educator workshops happening Aug-October 2025. Check out the other dates & locations.
Questions? Contact outreach@energy.wisc.edu
Check out a few pictures from previous KidWind Educator Workshops.