During this lesson, students will use scientific tools to collect and analyze data and will then use evidence to support their claim. In order to…
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This activity requires participants to design a handheld windmill that can lift weights. It will challenge participants' engineering creativity and…
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The “Measure the Distance” activity is done as a walk. Students pick a prominent starting point such as a stop sign, building, or telephone pole.…
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Students will use simple materials to build their own Mini Windmills. They will learn how wind can spin blades, how pitch angle affects motion, and…
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Started in 1980, the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project includes a curriculum portfolio of more than 100 energy-focused teacher and…
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This activity requires participants to design a wind-powered car. Regardless of age, everyone seems to have a great time with this – even adults! For…
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Explore our energy-themed seasonal lessons, demos, and student-led activities! We have included the ages and Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS)…
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Hosted by the creator of KidWind, these three videos provide guidance and ideas on classroom teaching strategies for wind energy (by age):
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This activity was originally created for the 2022 KidWind Instant Challenge. During this 15-minute activity, students will evaluate and analyze three…
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