The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on student wind turbine and solar device design competition that engages students in STEM through the lens of clean energy. Student teams design and construct small wind turbines that they test in a wind tunnel, solar devices that they test under a light array, and meet with a panel of judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge of clean energy.
Teams also engage in a variety of Instant Challenges to gauge their on-the-spot teamwork and problem-solving skills.
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Sacramento KidWind Challenge Jr
Friday, September 11 · 12am
The KidWind JR Challenge is an exciting, hands-on event designed specifically for middle school students in 6th, 7th,...
McClellan Park,
CA
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Southeastern WI Regional Challenge
Friday, February 5 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines...
Oak Creek,
WI
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Southeastern WI Regional Challenge
Friday, February 5 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines...
Oak Creek,
WI
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Southwest Kansas Regional Challenge (Dodge City)
Tuesday, February 9 · 8am
The Kansas KidWind Challenge is a hands-on, STEM competition. Student teams design and build a small-scale wind turbine...
Dodge City,
KS
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Northwest Kansas Regional Challenge (Colby)
Thursday, February 11 · 8am
The Kansas KidWind Challenge is a hands-on, STEM competition. Student teams design and build a small-scale wind turbine...
Colby,
KS
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Northwestern WI Regional Challenge
Thursday, February 11 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines...
Eau Claire,
WI
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Northcentral Kansas Regional Challenge (Manhattan)
Tuesday, February 16 · 8am
The Kansas KidWind Challenge is a hands-on, STEM competition. Student teams design and build a small-scale wind turbine...
Manhattan,
Kansas
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Southcentral Kansas Regional Challenge (Hutchinson)
Thursday, February 18 · 8am
The Kansas KidWind Challenge is a hands-on, STEM competition. Student teams design and build a small-scale wind turbine...
Hutchinson,
KS
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Northeast Kansas Regional Challenge (Kansas City)
Wednesday, February 24 · 8am
The Kansas KidWind Challenge is a hands-on, STEM competition. Student teams design and build a small-scale wind turbine...
Kansas City,
KS
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Southeast Kansas Regional Challenge (Burlington)
Friday, February 26 · 8am
The Kansas KidWind Challenge is a hands-on, STEM competition. Student teams design and build a small-scale wind turbine...
Burlington,
Kansas
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2027 TTU KidWind Challenge
Friday, March 5 · 8am
The Texas Tech University Regional KidWind Challenge is a day-long event showcasing wind energy competitions tailored for grades...
Lubbock,
TX
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2027 Wisconsin State KidWind Challenge
Saturday, March 13 · 8am
The WI State KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition for students across Wisconsin. Top student teams from...
Madison,
WI
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