Explore Clean Energy
Dream big, but start small! Join KidWind as we help teachers and students creatively explore the science, technology and implications of a world powered by clean energy.
What's New @ KidWind
National Wind Energy Art Challenge!
KidWind, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office, invites students from kindergarten through 8th grade across the United States to create artwork on the theme “Beautiful Wind Energy.”
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2024 Worlds Wraps Up!
This year's World KidWind Challenge brought 95 student teams from 21 U.S. states, Taiwan, and Mexico to Minneapolis, Minnesota!
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Start the Wind Challenge
Using your knowledge of how wind energy works, your team needs to build a small turbine to produce as much power as possible! Think about the best construction techniques and the most innovative design to make it operate.
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What We Do
KidWind helps teachers and students creatively explore the science, technology and implications of a world powered by renewable energy.
Curricular Materials
Since 2004, KidWind has focused on designing and producing high quality, engaging materials to help P-12 educators bring clean energy to life in the classroom. Look out for the new edition of WindWise, our award winning wind energy curriculum, launching at the end of the year!
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Training
Through our network of REcharge Instructors, we hold over 100 trainings and outreach events each year. These events take many shapes, from in-person and virtual half-day workshops and hands-on events, to week-long deep dives.
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Kidwind Challenges
The KidWind Challenge is our flagship clean energy design and construction student competition focused on wind and solar power. We also have a new Art Challenge for those with more aesthetic interests.
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Resources for Teachers
From classroom activities and workshops to weeklong trainings on clean energy, we've got you.
The REcharge Network
KidWind has cultivated a vast network of educators who are bringing clean energy education to life in classrooms and communities around the globe. Explore our network here!
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About KidWind
For the past 20 years, KidWind has been focused on teaching the world about clean energy.
We have helped thousands of educators bring wind and solar power to life in the classroom, guided by its award winning curriculum, its unique tools and kits, and a deep passion for the subject matter.
Support KidWind
We're always looking for passionate folks to help. Here are some ways you can get involved: