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EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS (continued)
45. Pedal Power - Exploring the Possibilities: Through
hands on activities you will experience a few of the
great lessons that can be used to enhance learning
when using a Pedal Power both in your classroom
and at a community event. Greg and Laurie
Hoffmann, A1 Cable Solutions. Friday 4:00 p.m. in
Educator Tent.
46. Plant a Seed for a Green and Healthy School: Learn
how your school can become a certified Green and
Healthy School through this voluntary, self-paced,
web-based program available to all Wisconsin K-12
public and private schools. Dan Werner, Wisconsin
Green & Healthy Schools. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in
Educator Tent.
47. Take Your Energy Education to College: Learn how
students who complete a new and unique energy
education class at Green Bay Southwest High
School receive credits toward renewable energy
degrees at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
Scott Liddicoat, Green Bay Southwest High School
and Chip Bircher, Northeast Wisconsin Technical
College. Saturday 5:00 p.m. in Educator Tent.
48. The Growing Power Approach to Community
Food Projects Integrating Renewable Energy
Models: This workshop will illustrate the nature
community connections waiting to be made
to anchor successful projects. As the need for
renewable energy technology combines with age
old sustainable farming practices, we set ourselves
up for limitless food secure communities. Sarah
Christman and Ryan Dale, Growing Power, Inc.
Saturday 6 p.m. in Educator Tent; Sunday 3:00 p.m.
in Educator Tent (2 hours).
49. Tracking the Sun’s Path with a Pinhole Camera: Make
a pinhole camera that records the arched path of
the sun across the sky. Space is limited based on
material availability. Pat Higby, Center for Energy
& Environmental Education, University of Northern
Iowa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in Educator Tent.
50. What’s Up With Your School: What’s up with our
schools Solar panels…on over 40 Wisconsin high
schools since 1995! Find out what’s involved in this
unique and successful Wisconsin Public Service
renewable energy education program. Scott
Liddicoat, Green Bay Area Public Schools. Saturday
11:00 a.m. in Educator Tent.
51. Wind Energy for Teachers: An introductory workshop
to share ideas on how to introduce wind energy
science and technology into K-12 grade classrooms.
Materials available for 30 educators. Reserve your
space now by signing up in the Educator Resources
Tent. Joe Rand, KidWind Project. Saturday 2:00 p.m.
in Educator Tent (3 hours).
52. Wood as Fuel - Background and Resources for Your
Classroom: There is increasing interest and research
in using wood as a fuel source. Learn some of the
promising developments and issues around woody
biomass energy. Resources for teaching woody
biomass energy concepts will be shared. Jeremy
Solin, LEAF K-12 Forestry Education Program and
Eric Singsaas, Institute for Sustainable Technologies,
UWSP. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Educator Tent.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
& OVERVIEW
53. Deep Energy Reduction for Single Family Homes:
An affordable approach to using super-insulated,
high-performing building envelope construction
and renewable energy systems. Up to 75-90%
energy savings can be achieved in most single
family homes across the entire existing building
stock in the United States. (Intermediate) Matthew
Schmidts, West CAP’s Res. Renewable Energy and
Conservation Program. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Orange
Tent; Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Orange Tent.
54. Efficiency First – For Existing and New Construction
Homes: Learn why it makes more sense and is
more cost-effective to make energy efficiency
improvements to an existing home or to consider
efficiency design features for a new construction
home before installing your solar energy system.
Learn how Focus on Energy’s Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR® and New Homes Programs can
help and qualify you for an enhanced renewable
incentive from Focus on Energy on your renewable
system. (Beginner, Intermediate) Focus On Energy
Staff. Friday 12:00 p.m. in Purple Tent.
55. Electromagnetic Exposure Overview: Learn about
Smart phones, iPads and other tech gadgets
concerning magnetic exposure. With a special focus
on newer smart phones, etc. with 4G. (Beginner,
Intermediate) Spark Burmaster, Electrical Engineer.
Friday 12:00 p.m. in White Tent.