The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop to Southwest Wisconsin! 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. The workshop will include a special behind-the-scenes tour of a local renewable energy facility.

Participants will 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 $200, too!)  

Participants will receive a $150 stipend.

Workshop will run from 9:00 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 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 Sept 26 for the $10 Early Bird Discount!

A group of educators smile while visiting a wind farm in SW Wisconsin.

Educators at KidWind Workshops dive into a KidWind kit that they can bring back to their teaching spaces.

Teachers work with electricity at a previous KidWind workshop

Teachers smile holding their wind turbine rotor at a previous KidWind workshop.

Check out pictures from previous workshops! 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 sponsor, Invenergy, for making this workshop possible!

Interested in learning more about the WI KidWind Challenge? Explore the website here.

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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 

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"Really great training with perfect combo of hands on experiences, theory, and application in educational settings." - 2025 KidWind Educator Workshop Participant