KidWind Challenge Workshop: Using Wind to Harness the Power of Young Minds

Location

118 Chambers Building, University Park, PA 16802

Date(s):

Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 9:00am - 2:30pm

Time:

9:00am - 2:30pm

Duration

One-Day Workshop

Details

The U.S. has one of the largest and fastest-growing wind energy markets in the world1. In this workshop you will engage in hands-on activities that will introduce you to the science behind wind energy while putting easy-to-use tools in your hands. Activities from the workshop can be used to get your students excited about the KidWind Challenge, a wind turbine design contest for middle and high school stu-dents (scheduled for April 2020).

When students participate in a KidWind Challenge they will:

 Discover the promise and limitations of wind energy technology

 Design, build, and test a functional, creative wind turbine

 Compete with their peers in a supportive environment

Target Audience:

Teachers of students grades 4-12

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Registration:

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