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Each team needs an adult coach. A coach can be anyone, from a classroom teacher to an enthusiastic parent. You don’t need to be a professional wind energy expert to be a good coach.
Coaches help teams gather the materials they need to build their wind turbine and make sure that students have the space and guidance they need to safely build and test their masterpiece.
Over a period of a few weeks or months, you will design and construct wind turbines and/or solar structures! To accomplish this task, and arrive prepared at a Challenge, students must perform research to better understand the science of renewable energy, be analytical about testing protocols, think creatively about solutions to problems, and work collaboratively to complete their project on time.
The more organized and knowledgeable your team is, the better you will perform at the KidWind Challenge. Read up on renewable energy, reach out to professionals, watch videos, and ask questions.