KidWind workshops introduce teachers to the science behind wind energy while giving them the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to introduce students to wind energy concepts using standards-based activities in an engaging, hands-on manner.
California Science Teachers Association Conference
Oct 22, 2010 - Oct 24, 2010
KidWind will be presenting and exhibiting at the 2010 CSTA Conference in Sacramento, California.
More information on the conference can be found here: http://www.cascience.org/csta/conf_home.asp
Madison County Teachers Workshop
Oct 7, 2010 - Oct 8, 2010
Alton, IL
2-Day Teacher Workshop in Madison County, IL
This workshop will cover wind power as well as solar and fuel cell technologies.
Details pending - stay tuned for more information!
WindSenators Teacher Training
Aug 2, 2010 - Aug 7, 2010 8-4PM
Malta, NY
Are you an educator interested in working with teachers and students to bring wind energy science and technology into K-12 classrooms? Want to become part of the KidWind wind geek network? Looking to sponsor a KidWind Challenge in your state or region? Then this is the training program is for you.
The goal of the WindSenators Education Network is to provide regional locations with knowledgeable, experienced wind energy educators that can help others get the tools and information they need to teach students and the public about wind energy science and technology.
The six-day training provides hands on instruction about wind energy science and technology using a variety of subjects (physics, technology, biology, earth and environmental science) and includes in depth training on the WindWise Curriculum and KidWind materials and curricula. There will also be a number of guest speakers from the wind industry, and tours of local wind facilities.
Learn more and download applications here >> WINDSENATORS!
You can also apply online, just click the learn more button.
KidWind / BEF Seattle Workshop
Jul 14, 2010 9:00 - 4:00
Seattle, WA
KidWind will be heading to the Pacific Northwest to work with the
Bonneville Environmental Foundation and teachers from the Solar 4R
Schools Program.
For more information about this program, head here: http://www.b-e-f.org/solar4rschools/
Contact joe@kidwind.org for more information about this workshop
KidWind / BEF Teacher Workshop - Portland
Jul 12, 2010 9:00 - 4:00
Portland, OR
KidWind will be heading to the Pacific Northwest to work with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation and teachers from the Solar 4R Schools Program.
For more information about this program, head here: http://www.b-e-f.org/solar4rschools/
Contact joe@kidwind.org for more information about this workshop
KidWind Teacher Workshop - Weatherford, OK
Jun 23, 2010
Weatherford, OK
Next Era Energy Resources is sponsoring a teacher workshop in Oklahoma!
This FREE one-day workshop will appeal to middle/high school science and technical education teachers who are interested in renewable energy, physics, engineering and design. Elementary educators are also welcome to attend. NO knowledge of wind energy is required to attend the course.
In this workshop participants will learn the basic principles behind wind energy and how to introduce students to wind energy concepts using standards-based activities in an engaging, hands-on manner. This course will also include a tour of The Oklahoma Wind Energy Center.
Over $80 worth of classroom materials and a comprehensive curriculum package are included free of charge to each participant in the course.
Breakfast & lunch will be provided.
Register Online!
Midwest Renewable Energy Association Fair
Jun 18, 2010 - Jun 20, 2010
Custer, WI
KidWind will be presenting and exhibiting at the 21st annual MREA Energy Fair in Custer, Wisconsin!
Wind Energy for Teachers - ND
Jun 15, 2010 - Jun 16, 2010 8-4PM Each Day
Grand Forks, ND
KidWind is heading back to North Dakota for two-day workshop on June 15-16 at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
In this two day course participants will learn the basic principles behind wind energy and how to introduce students to wind energy concepts using standards-based activities in an engaging, hands-on manner. This course will also include a tour of the LM Glasfiber’s wind turbine blade manufacturing plant in Grand Forks, ND. We will also explore renewable energy research taking place at UND.
Teachers who attend this course are eligible to receive credit through NDSU Continuing Education Program or the UND Continuing Education program for an additional fee of $50.
This workshop is FREE for K-12 teachers and is sponsored by the Dakota Resource Council along with the ND Department of Commerce. All teachers who attend will recieve $150 in classroom materials.
Register Online NOW!!!
AWEA WINDPOWER 2010 Conference
May 23, 2010 - May 26, 2010
Dallas, TX
KidWind will be hosting a Wind Turbine Challenge at WINDPOWER 2010 - the annual conference of the American Wind Energy Association!
We will be holding a series of FREE teacher trainings this spring (March and April) for teachers interested in participating in the Wind Turbine Challenge. Come learn about wind energy and how to participate in this cool competition. Attending teachers will receive free KidWind turbine kits, challenge materials, and curricula.
Click on the other two buttons in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area on the map to check out these free teacher workshops! (March 8 and April 19)
Contact joe@kidwind.org for more information.
KidWind Workshop - St. Johns, MI
May 14, 2010 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
St. Johns, MI
Project Lead The Way Chicago Workshop
May 1, 2010 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Chicago, IL
Project Lead The Way - U of M Workshop
Apr 23, 2010
Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Tech Skills Challenge
Apr 22, 2010
Marshall, MN
KidWind will be running a student wind turbine blade design challenge at the Minnesota Tech Skills Challenge in Marshall, MN
South Dakota Wind Energy for Teachers
Apr 21, 2010 8:30 - 3:00
Miller, SD
KidWind is heading to South Dakota for our FIRST workshop ever! In cooperation with the Wind Application Center and the South Dakota Wind Energy Association we are providing a Wind for Schools Teacher Training Workshop in Miller, SD.
This one day workshop will appeal to elementary/middle/high school science and technical education teachers who are interested in renewable energy, physics, engineering and design. NO knowledge of wind energy is required to attend the course.
In this workshop participants will learn the basic principles behind wind energy and how to introduce students to wind energy concepts using standards-based activities in an engaging, hands-on manner. You will also learn about the Wind for Schools Program and explore the small wind turbine that has been installed at the school.
BP Alterative Energy, South Dakota Wind Energy Association, Wind for Schools - South Dakota and the Wind Application Center at SDSU are sponsoring this workshop
Please call Mike at (651) 325 8149 if you have any questions.
KidWind Short Workshop - Grand Prairie (2)
Apr 19, 2010 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Grand Prairie, TX
KidWind is coming to the Dallas / Ft. Worth area for a series of workshops in preparation for the American Wind Energy Association WINDPOWER 2010 Conference in Dallas this May!
This 3-hour, after-school workshop is one of several KidWind workshops offered in the DFW area this spring. The workshop is FREE and open to any teachers interested in bringing wind energy science into their classrooms. Attending teachers will learn about hands-on activities and engaging lessons to teach about wind power, and will also learn about an opportunity to participate in the Wind Turbine Challenge at the AWEA conference. This competition challenges students to build the most powerful and efficient wind turbine. The competition will be held on the floor of the AWEA conference - where students will be brushing shoulders with the big players in the worldwide wind industry! Students will test their turbines in the KidWind Wind Tunnel, a professional wind tunnel with live data monitoring software recording their turbine power output! Registration for the Wind Turbine Challenge is FREE, and students compete for GREAT PRIZES!
Teachers attending this workshop will receive a free KidWind Basic Turbine for their classroom, free curricular materials, and will also be given extra hubs and generators to participate in the Wind Turbine Challenge in May.
This workshop is now full! Please contact joe@kidwind.org to be placed on a wait-list
New York State Tech Ed Association Conference
Apr 14, 2010 - Apr 16, 2010
Poughkeepsie, NY
Kidwind will have a booth and be doing a workshop at the 2010 NYSTEA conference. This will be a 2 hour workshop all attendees will receive a basic wind turbine kit and learn how to use it! To register for this conference and learn more head here>>
KidWind
is returning to Tulsa Community College for our second Wind Energy Teacher Workshop! This FREE
one day workshop funded by DMI Industries will appeal to middle/high school science and
technical education teachers who are interested in renewable energy,
physics, engineering and design.
NO knowledge of wind energy is required to attend the course and it is FREE to attend.
Sponsored by KidWind, DMI Industries, Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative, and Tulsa Community College
SORRY! This workshop is FULL! Email joe@kidwind.org to be placed on the waiting list. Please check out our upcoming teacher workshops in the Dallas area this spring - still open for teachers! Also - Stay tuned for more details on another full day teacher workshop in Weatherford, OK on June 23.
STEM 2010 Expo -- Ballston Spa School
Mar 26, 2010 8-4PM
Ballston Spa, NY
As part of the STEM 2010 conference we will be holding a workshop for teachers on how to integrate wind energy into your classroom. See more about this conference here>>
Windmaster Lynda Elie will be doing a hands on workshop at the Stonykill Farm Environmental Center on how to enter the KidWind Challenge competition that will be happening in Somers this May. (http://www.kidwind.org/workshops_events/ny_challenge.php). Attend this workshop to get your hands on some free materials and learn how to enter your team in this exciting wind competion. This workshop is great for coaches who are interested in having teams attend the event.
Next Era Energy Resources is sponsoring a teacher workshop in Oklahoma!
