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RECHARGE 2015 SUMMER PROGRAM ACADEMIES A program of
Teaching the world about renewable energy
Meeting standards Renewable energy is gaining traction as a viable option in the United States. Yet
Energy and renewable energy many holes still remain in the public understanding of energy in general and how
concepts have a variety these emerging energy sources will impact our future and mitigate climate change.
of connections to NGSS KidWind’s REcharge Academy training is a unique opportunity for educators to
standards. Find out how you develop a robust understanding of wind and solar energy science, while also learning
can adjust, not add to, your how to integrate engaging curricular and educational materials to teach about
curriculum using the lens of renewable energy in the classroom.
renewable energy as a focus.
See our website for details on We need to build informed public understanding of energy and the impact it has on
how we can help you teach the planet and society. KidWind works directly with educators, because we know that
these standards. when educators have the tools and knowledge to affect student understanding, that
has a huge impact in a classroom, among peers, and in the larger community.
Why?
• A 2012 Public Agenda study
About REcharge Academies
called The Energy Learning The two main goals of a REcharge Academy are to help teachers integrate renewable
Curve showed that 50% of energy subjects in their classrooms and to increase local understanding of the social,
Americans cannot name a technical, and scientific issues facing the modern energy industry.
single example of renewable We do this at REcharge Academies by:
energy.
• Helping educators understand the sources and forms of energy, how the
• The majority of Americans world generates and consumes it, and complex issues surrounding renewable
cannot read and understand energy sources.
their energy bills. • Offering a variety of activities that make it interesting and engaging for
students to explore these issues.
Impact! • Preparing educators to act as local hubs of information for their individual
communities.
Graduates of a REcharge
Academy will leave the training
with a minimum of $250 in gear
and receive Kidwind/REcharge
Lab products at reduced prices.
A single graduate of a REcharge
Academy can impact 100
teachers each year. If each
teacher has 75 students, that
one educators can impact close
to 8000 students the first year
and every year after. That is
impact!
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During each four-day Academy, participants delve into concepts of electricity, generators, energy usage, efficiency, wind and
solar power development, and the real-world applications of these clean energies. They will engage in this through:
• Hands-on instruction
• Experiments and evaluations
• Lectures
• Field trips and tours
• Meetings with industry experts and speakers
While each educator will take something unique away from their experience at a REcharge Academy, here are what some of
our past graduates have done:
• Provided REcharge Lab teacher training workshops in their state or region
• Wrote grants to bring training to their school, region or state
• Participated in the development of new curriculum and materials
• Hosted KidWind Challenges or similar student events in their state
• Represented REcharge Labs, KidWind, and WindWise at conferences and events
KidWind and the history of REcharge Academies
KidWind has been training teachers for more than 12 years. We have reached more than 20,000 teachers through our training
and equipment. In the summer of 2008, we wanted to build a network of educators that would start to do more for renewable
energy education than simply teaching one lesson in their classroom every year. We launched WindSenators, a week-long
intensive training which focused primarily on wind energy, and gave educators everything they needed to act as a local hub
of knowledge about wind power in their area. Today, this network has grown to 160 educators in 31 states and from other
countries. These qualified and dedicated educators have impacted thousands of teachers and hundreds of thousands of
students through teacher workshops, KidWind Challenges, and a variety of engaging regional events.
REcharge Academies are the next evolution in our intensive training workshops. REcharge Academies build a foundation in
energy basics which allows us dig deeper into solar and wind energy and engage teachers in more of our materials.
2015 REcharge Academy locations
Harrisonburg, VA
June 22-26: James Madison University
Estherville, IA
June 23-26: Iowa Lakes Community College
Morrisville, NY
July 7-10: SUNY - Morrisville
Minneapolis, MN
July 14-17: University of MN - Saint Anthony Lab
Palm Desert, CA
July 7-10: Palm Desert High School
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Application details
Past Sponsors: Fees
The cost for teachers to attend the training ranges between $500-$1000,
depending on location and local partners. Tuition does not cover travel to and from
the training location. In general, fees cover four days of training and a miniumum of
$250 in KidWind and REcharge Lab training materials. Please check the local event
webpages for more details on what else will be included with the fee.
Apply
You may apply to attend a REcharge Academy once registraion has opened for the
Academy of you choice. Please check local event pages for these details.
It will cost $300 to hold your spot at a REcharge Academy. Your spot will not be held
unless we receive a deposit. Your remaining tuition will be due 30 days before the
start of the course. We accept Purchase Orders for all REcharge Academies.
Credit
We are currently able to offer a certificate verifying 30 hours of contact time, we
are also working on options for teachers to get credit hours.
Scholarships
We are constantly seeking funding opportunities in order to provide scholarships.
We offer scholarships that cover all costs, just tuition, and partial tuition only.
Scholarships are linked to specific Academies. Scholarship decisions are made on a
rolling basis and we get new scholarships all the time.
You may apply to receive a scholarship even if none are available at the time you
apply. If you are applying for a scholarship in an area where we do not yet have
funding, we cannot promise that we will be able to fund you, but we will try our
best! As we are able to raise funds we will offer scholarships to the teachers who
have already registered. Remember, the earlier you send in an application, the
greater your chances of receiving funds, as we accept applications on a rolling basis.
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Sample REcharge Academy Training Workshop Schedule - 2015
This is a sneak peek into how the REcharge Academy agenda is generally broken down. Keep in mind that agendas will vary
based on location!
DAY 1 - Building the foundation
Sources & Forms of Energy
Energy Transformations
How the World Uses Energy
Energy and Climate Change
Math and Units of Energy
Building and Testing a SimpleGEN
Using Tools to Measure Energy & Electricity
DAY 2 - Wind energy
Wind Energy 101
MacGyver Windmills
Building & Testing Classroom Wind Turbines
Wind Turbine Blade Testing
Making Wind Farms in your Classroom
Offshore Wind Power
DAY 3 - Solar Energy
Solar Energy 101
Solar Powered Houses
Solar Fountains
Solar Hack Lab
Solar Thermal Systems
DAY 4 - System Impacts and Integration
Digital Classroom Tools for Renewable Energy Classrooms
What is the GRID
Transportation & Renewables
Constructing a simple classroom GRID
Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy
KidWind Challenges (Event and Online)
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