Concurrent 45 min

Enriching Gifted Learners Utilizing KidWind Materials, Curriculum, and Competitions

Saturday, November 15, 2025

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Location: Convention Center, 411/412

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Jeremiah Friday (he/him/his)

Gifted Support Teacher
Seneca Valley School District
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Laura Eichhammer

Learning Advocacy Support, Green Team Lead, 5th/6th grade teacher
The Londonderry School
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Stephanie Klixbull (she/her/hers)

Elementary STEM Educational Specialist, K-8
Center for Science and the Schools, Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Short Description: The KidWind Project provides educators with materials to develop principles of renewable energy with students. The program provides opportunities for enrichment and collaboration for gifted students about wind and solar power. This presentation will introduce the KidWind program and its materials and curriculum. In addition, it will describe the competitive aspect of the program and methods to start a team.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the materials provided by the KidWind organization, including teacher tools, curriculum, and training, that can be utilized to enrich and inspire gifted learners.
Describe the authentic learning experiences that KidWind challenges can provide, including real-life challenges for gifted learners.
Explore KidWind hands-on materials by working in groups to build a functioning wind turbine during the session.