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WindWise Education inspires students to learn about today’s real-world energy issues by engaging them in innovative, hands-on activities related to wind energy. WindWise provides teachers with materials and training to seamlessly integrate wind energy into their classroom. Through advanced trainings, events and an on-line community, WindWise keeps teachers up-to-date with the latest innovations and provides them with on-going support. The following is an overview of the WindWise program:
| CURRICULUM | The WindWise curriculum provides standards-based lessons in wind energy for 6th – 12th grade students in core subjects including physics, technology, earth science, life science, math, language arts and social studies. Lessons are equipped with worksheets, answer keys, case studies and profiles of professionals. Curriculum can be purchased but is also available for free download by teachers for use in the classroom. |
| LAB & ACTIVITY KITS | WindWise provides ready-made kits customized for each lesson. |
| TEACHER TRAININGS | We offer teacher training on the WindWise lessons. These full day trainings give teachers hands on learning and help teach how to integrate wind energy education into the classroom. Trainings allow teachers to test out the lessons and kits while they learn from experienced trainers and fellow teachers (our WindSenators). |
| WIND SENATORS | WindSenators are certified to teach WindWise educator workshops. WindSenators are typically seasoned teachers who have extensive experience implementing the WindWise curriculum in their classroom. We offer an annual training to become a WindSenator. |
| SPECIAL EVENTS | WindWise engages students and teachers in energy related events nationwide such as the KidWind Challenge. |
| CONNECT | Teachers registered with WindWise join a nationwide network of educators where they can share information and ideas. The Connect zone also houses a lot of great teaching resources such as teaching PowerPoints, articles, information, and other helpful tools. This area is in development and we are going to be continually updating and improving the information available to educators. REGISTRATION IS FREE. REGISTER HERE. |
| SPONSORS | Through the generous support of industry and organizations, WindWise is able to provide trainings and materials at no-cost to teachers. We want teachers to have access to training and materials at little or no cost to them. The program expands via sponsorship and support from these organizations. |