Tuesday, August 19, 2025
8:00am - 4:30pm CDT
Free!
The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop back to Dane County! 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. We will tour Madison College’s state-of-the-art solar learning facilities and hop in our vehicles for a tour of a local wind turbine.
Participants will also 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 $170, too!)
Workshop will run from 8:00 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 Here 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 August 5 for the $10 Early Bird Discount!
Stipends: Stipends of $250 will be provided to participants at the workshop.
MMSD teachers: You can apply for Professional Advancement Credits for this workshop!
Where We'll Be
Event Partners
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Wisconsin Energy Institute
Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP)
Lakeshore Technical College
Invenergy