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WORKSHOP GUIDE EVENT SCHEDULE 2011 ENERGY FAIR MAP EXHIBITORS<br />
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workshop guide<br />
EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS (continued)<br />
45. Pedal Power - Exploring <strong>the</strong> Possibilities: Through<br />
hands on activities you will experience a few of <strong>the</strong><br />
great lessons that can be used <strong>to</strong> enhance learning<br />
when using a Pedal Power both in your classroom<br />
and at a community event. Greg and Laurie<br />
Hoffmann, A1 Cable Solutions. Friday 4:00 p.m. in<br />
Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent.<br />
46. Plant a Seed for a Green and Healthy School: Learn<br />
how your school can become a certified Green and<br />
Healthy School through this voluntary, self-paced,<br />
web-based program available <strong>to</strong> all Wisconsin K-12<br />
public and private schools. Dan Werner, Wisconsin<br />
Green & Healthy Schools. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in<br />
Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent.<br />
47. Take Your <strong>Energy</strong> Education <strong>to</strong> College: Learn how<br />
students who complete a new and unique energy<br />
education class at Green Bay Southwest High<br />
School receive credits <strong>to</strong>ward renewable energy<br />
degrees at Nor<strong>the</strong>ast Wisconsin Technical College.<br />
Scott Liddicoat, Green Bay Southwest High School<br />
and Chip Bircher, Nor<strong>the</strong>ast Wisconsin Technical<br />
College. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent.<br />
48. <strong>The</strong> Growing Power Approach <strong>to</strong> Community<br />
Food Projects Integrating <strong>Renewable</strong> <strong>Energy</strong><br />
Models: This workshop will illustrate <strong>the</strong> nature<br />
community connections waiting <strong>to</strong> be made<br />
<strong>to</strong> anchor successful projects. As <strong>the</strong> need for<br />
renewable energy technology combines with age<br />
old sustainable farming practices, we set ourselves<br />
up for limitless food secure communities. Sarah<br />
Christman and Ryan Dale, Growing Power, Inc.<br />
Saturday 6 p.m. in Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent; Sunday 3:00 p.m.<br />
in Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent (2 hours).<br />
49. Tracking <strong>the</strong> Sun’s Path with a Pinhole Camera: Make<br />
a pinhole camera that records <strong>the</strong> arched path of<br />
<strong>the</strong> sun across <strong>the</strong> sky. Space is limited based on<br />
material availability. Pat Higby, Center for <strong>Energy</strong><br />
& Environmental Education, University of Nor<strong>the</strong>rn<br />
Iowa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent.<br />
50. What’s Up With Your School: What’s up with our<br />
schools Solar panels…on over 40 Wisconsin high<br />
schools since 1995! Find out what’s involved in this<br />
unique and successful Wisconsin Public Service<br />
renewable energy education program. Scott<br />
Liddicoat, Green Bay Area Public Schools. Saturday<br />
11:00 a.m. in Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent.<br />
51. Wind <strong>Energy</strong> for Teachers: An introduc<strong>to</strong>ry workshop<br />
<strong>to</strong> share ideas on how <strong>to</strong> introduce wind energy<br />
science and technology in<strong>to</strong> K-12 grade classrooms.<br />
Materials available for 30 educa<strong>to</strong>rs. Reserve your<br />
space now by signing up in <strong>the</strong> Educa<strong>to</strong>r Resources<br />
Tent. Joe Rand, KidWind Project. Saturday 2:00 p.m.<br />
in Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent (3 hours).<br />
52. Wood as Fuel - Background and Resources for Your<br />
Classroom: <strong>The</strong>re is increasing interest and research<br />
in using wood as a fuel source. Learn some of <strong>the</strong><br />
promising developments and issues around woody<br />
biomass energy. Resources for teaching woody<br />
biomass energy concepts will be shared. Jeremy<br />
Solin, LEAF K-12 Forestry Education <strong>Program</strong> and<br />
Eric Singsaas, Institute for Sustainable Technologies,<br />
UWSP. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Educa<strong>to</strong>r Tent.<br />
ENERGY CONSERVATION<br />
& OVERVIEW<br />
53. Deep <strong>Energy</strong> Reduction for Single Family Homes:<br />
An affordable approach <strong>to</strong> using super-insulated,<br />
high-performing building envelope construction<br />
and renewable energy systems. Up <strong>to</strong> 75-90%<br />
energy savings can be achieved in most single<br />
family homes across <strong>the</strong> entire existing building<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ck in <strong>the</strong> United States. (Intermediate) Mat<strong>the</strong>w<br />
Schmidts, West CAP’s Res. <strong>Renewable</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> and<br />
Conservation <strong>Program</strong>. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Orange<br />
Tent; Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.<br />
54. Efficiency First – For Existing and New Construction<br />
Homes: Learn why it makes more sense and is<br />
more cost-effective <strong>to</strong> make energy efficiency<br />
improvements <strong>to</strong> an existing home or <strong>to</strong> consider<br />
efficiency design features for a new construction<br />
home before installing your solar energy system.<br />
Learn how Focus on <strong>Energy</strong>’s Home Performance<br />
with ENERGY STAR® and New Homes <strong>Program</strong>s can<br />
help and qualify you for an enhanced renewable<br />
incentive from Focus on <strong>Energy</strong> on your renewable<br />
system. (Beginner, Intermediate) Focus On <strong>Energy</strong><br />
Staff. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.<br />
55. Electromagnetic Exposure Overview: Learn about<br />
Smart phones, iPads and o<strong>the</strong>r tech gadgets<br />
concerning magnetic exposure. With a special focus<br />
on newer smart phones, etc. with 4G. (Beginner,<br />
Intermediate) Spark Burmaster, Electrical Engineer.<br />
Friday 12:00 p.m. in White Tent.