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If interested in travel or substitute mileage reimbursement, please fill out the Reimbursement Request Form and W-9 listed below within 30 days after the workshop event.
Location: Dodge City Public Schools USD 443, Conference Room 159-160 (2112 First Avenue, Dodge City KS 67801)
Who Should Attend: Recommended for teachers of grades 4-12. Workshops are open to formal and non-formal educators.
Description: This FREE workshop offers hands-on training to teach energy concepts to students in grades 4-12. Through interactive activities with Vernier materials and diverse curricula (KEP, KidWind, and NEED), attendees gain the skills and knowledge needed to integrate energy topics into their own curriculum. The training emphasizes real-world applications, problem-solving, and STEM skills, empowering educators to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Agenda: We'll introduce you to resources and lessons about energy and walk you through a typical day at the KidWind Challenge. You'll get to explore and test each aspect of the competition.
9:00-9:30: Introduction
9:30-9:50: Wind Energy Resources & Activities
9:50-10:40: Instant Challenge
10:40-10:50: Break
10:50-11:00: Add-On Activities & Resources
11:00-12:15: Wind Turbine Building and Design
12:15-12:45: Lunch
12:45-1:05: Knowledge Quiz
1:05-2:20: Wind Turbine Testing (wind tunnel)
2:20-2:40: Judges Panel
2:40-3:00: Regionals, State, Worlds - Oh my!
3:00-3:15 Wrap Up and Q&A
Included: Lunch, substitute reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, and a Vernier Wind Experiment Kit (valued over $130)!
