Maryland KidWind

Kidwind Coach/ Educator Resources

The KidWind Project will be hosting In-Person and Virtual Workshops

Virtual Workshops

Join on these adventures from the comfort of your own home. Learn about clean energy and how to bring it to life in your classroom.

  • Cost: $250 per attendee
  • Time: 11am - 2pm Eastern / 8am-11am Pacific
  • Teachers receive over $100 in gear
  • 3 PD contact hours available upon request after the workshop

Topics & Dates

  • Road to the KidWind Challenge - Tues., Oct. 28 at 7PM Eastern - RSVP HERE
  • Solar Energy 101 - Sat., Dec. 6 at 11AM Eastern - RSVP HERE
  • Wind Energy 101 - Sat., Jan. 10 at 11AM Eastern - RSVP HERE *NEW DATE*
  • Battery 101 - Sat., Feb. 28 at 11AM Eastern - RSVP HERE
  • Power Grid 101 - Sat. Mar. 7 at 11AM Eastern - RSVP HERE *NEW DATE*
  • Marine & Hydropower 101 - Sat., Apr. 11 at 11AM Eastern - RSVP HERE *NEW DATE*

2026 ART CHALLENGE

We were able to secure funding to host our third annual KidWind Art Challenge! This year students from K-12th grade are invited to submit artwork about the theme "Solar POWERED". Check out the details here!

  • Submissions Open: November 3, 2025 – March 2, 2026

  • Submission Deadline: Before 12pm PST on March 2, 2026, using the submission form linked below

  • Winners Announced: March 27, 2026
     

Kidwind Coach/ Educator Training

Kidwind.org provides free open access to a renewable energy curriculum for students in grades 4-12.

In addition, Kidwind.org offers teachers professional development relating to the curriculum and Kidwind challenges.

As a regional Kidwind.org affiliate, Maryland Kidwind offers local educators and adults wishing to support student engagement in Kidwind challenges with FREE curriculum training and competition-specific resources. 

Coaches Testimonial

Elaine Ramos at coaches training

"As a STEM coach, I always look at each student as a unique individual who is loaded with ideas and capabilities that they can contribute to the team. Participating in the KidWind Challenge as a coach is always an inspiring moment as I observe my students delve into the interesting world of renewable energy. Guiding them through the process of designing and building wind turbines sparked their curiosity and problem-solving skills. Noticing their enthusiasm grow as they tested their creations and improved their designs was incredibly rewarding. The KidWind Challenge not only taught them about sustainable energy but also instilled a sense of teamwork and perseverance in dealing with real-world challenges." 

Elaine Ramos: Kidwind Coach/Teacher