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Type

  • Workshop

Target Grade Level

  • 3-5
  • 6-8
  • 9-12

Target Subject Area

Science

Topics

  • Teaching Methods
    • Climate Literacy
    • Climate Action

KidWind Educator Workshop - Milwaukee, WI

Provider: Wisconsin Energy Institute
Cost: $15
Format: In Person
Regions: North America, United States, USA - Midwest, Wisconsin
Date Offered: October 24, 8:00am CST
Length of Time: 7.75 hours
Continuing Education Credit: Not Available
Summary

In this workshop, teachers 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 curriculum. The workshop also includes a tour of Ingeteam's wind turbine-manufacturing facilities and Escuela Verde, a US Department of Education Green Ribbon School.

About the Organization

Wisconsin Energy Institute

The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) is working on one of the most critical challenges of our time – the transition toward new, clean energy systems and solutions. WEI is led by scientists and engineers committed to crossing traditional research boundaries in order to make major breakthroughs in the way we source and use energy. The collaborative home of energy research and education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, WEI fosters projects across disciplines, prepares the energy leaders of today and tomorrow, and enhances public understanding of energy issues.