Resources from Kidwind
Find challenge resources directly from Kidwind at kidwind.org.
(The information below is pulled from Kidwind.org- not owned by CASE at JMU)
Webinars: Join KidWind as we explore interesting clean energy topics, grow content knowledge, and help broaden your technical knowledge! These webinars are free and open to all KidWinders. Hope to see you online soon!
- Spark Sessions: Join us for our monthly speaker series where we take a deep dive into different energy topics. See description for each month's topic!
- Tinker Time: Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to do a deeper dive into a technical component of designing a wind turbine or solar structure for competition, from blade design to gearboxes
- Preparing for a Kidwind Challenge: Join KidWind for a webinar aimed at helping coaches and educators prepare their students for a KidWind Challenge
Additional Resources:
Challenge Gear
CASE provides a starter kit at no charge to coaches. Coaches may request a kit when filling out our "Save Your Spot" form. This kit includes all the supplies and equipment needed to build a basic wind turbine or solar structure. All students are encouraged to use any resources available to them to improve upon the basic model that can be made with your kit supplies. First time coaches will receive additional materials. If you are interested in purchasing additional gear, you can browse more gear on Kidwind's website or browse CASE's list of suggested gear.
Our kits will be shipped in batches. Thank you for your patience in shipment.
What's in a Solar Challenge Kit
- Loads (LED lights, water pump + tray/buzzer/DC motor)
- Switch
- Multi-meter
- Alligator clips
What's in a Wind Challenge Kit
- KidWind generator
- Hub
- Dowels
- Multi-meter
- Alligator clips
- Pitch protractor
- Resistor
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