The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop to Menomonie! Join us in Fulton's Workshop, Dunn County Historical Society's exciting Makerspace, 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 Historical Society's "Solar Victory Garden" and hop in our vehicles for a short drive to tour a nearby solar farm.

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!)  

• 8am – 1:30pm Interactive Workshop
• 2pm – 3:30pm Tour of local solar farm

Register today 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 8 for the $10 Early Bird Discount!

Substitute reimbursements to school districts up to $150/teacher are available. Certificates of attendance will be provided upon request.

Who should attend: Recommended for teachers of grades 4-12. Workshops are open to formal and non-formal educators.