Documents used to prepare for and at Challenge
Documents teachers need to submit or bring with them
Note: Teachers registered for the Challenge will receive these documents by email
During the Judges Panel, each team meets with around three judges to provide a brief presentation and answer questions about the design and build process. Each judge completes a scoresheet with their feedback and scores. 1-2 weeks after the Challenge, each coach will receive a scanned copy.
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This is the ONLY item that must be used when competing in the Kansas KidWind Challenge.
These are available for purchase from Vernier. The cost is $21 for three generators or $60 for a package of 10. You can also contact the Kansas Energy Program (KEP) team at ksenergyprog@ksu.edu or 785-532-6026 and we will ship one per team at no cost.
If you’re looking to kick-start your turbine building, consider a wind experiment kit, which includes all the components needed to build a wind turbine. Just remember – points are awarded for creativity, so while one of these kits is a good starting point, we definitely recommend branching out when participating in the KidWind Challenge!
These are available to purchase from Vernier ($134); an advanced kit is also available ($174). You can also contact the KEP team at ksenergyprog@ksu.edu or 785-532-6026 – we have a limited number available.
Vernier has a few types of sensors for measuring the energy output of a wind turbine. We have found the Go Direct Energy Sensor to be the easiest – it connects by Bluetooth to your computer, phone, or tablet, and has a built-in 30-ohm resistor. These are available to purchase, contact the KEP team at ksenergyprog@ksu.edu or 785-532-6026 – we have a limited number available for loan. More information and instructions are available on the KEP website.
These are the scoresheets used for the four different parts of the competition:
Documents teachers need to submit or bring with them
Note: Teachers registered for the Challenge will receive these documents by email
This will have the list of games we've developed.
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If you're interested in sponsoring the KidWind Challenge or our other energy-related STEM activities, send us a message! Here's the list of benefits for our 2026 KidWind Challenge Sponsors!
