National Energy Education Development Project

The mission of the National Energy Education Development Project is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs.

Energy Exchange - May 2008
This issue includes an elementary activity about seismic technology in the exploration of oil and gas reserves and a 2007-2008 NEED Evaluation Form. Teachers who complete the evaluation and return to NEED by June 1, 2008, will be entered into a random drawing to receive NEED hands-on kits of their choice.

NEED is pleased to launch the TXU Energy Solar Academy with TXU Energy in Texas. The program includes solar installations, classroom kits and curriculum, and teacher training. For more information visit the TXU Energy Solar Academy.

NEED and ConocoPhillips have partnered to host 24 workshops in 15 communities across the country. To register for a workshop near you visit the ConocoPhillips section of the NEED website.

Career Currents - April 2008
This issue focuses on the diversity of careers and professionals in the energy industry including three career interviews and a spotlight on Southern Natural Gas.

NEED's Energy Conference for Educators registration is now open. Conferences will be held in Galveston, TX and Las Vegas, NV in July 2008. Visit the conference page for more information, to download the brochure and to register online.

NEED's new wind energy curriculum, sponsored by the American Wind Energy Association, is now available on four levels with background information and hands-on activities to explore motion, weather, the history of wind, and modern wind technology.

NEED’s Question Bank gives teachers the ability to customize evaluation tools for their energy units.

The 2007-2008 Resource Catalog of curriculum materials and kits.

The 2007 Annual Report provides updates on NEED programs and new opportunities.

NEED partners with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on the PG&E Solar Schools Program in the PG&E service area. Apply for training, PV installations, and grants.

The NEED Project supports ENERGY STAR®'s 2007-2008 Change a Light, Change the World Campaign. We've set a goal of 1,000 Pledges, which will save 282,000 kWh of energy and prevent 409,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions. Every light changed is a step in the right direction. Join us in making a difference, sign the Pledge today!

Download a new, expanded version of NEED's Change a Light Teacher's Guide (2.24mb pdf) which includes curriculum and activity ideas for implementing the Change a Light, Change the World Campaign in your classroom and community.

The NEED Project
8408 Kao Circle, Manassas, Virginia 20110
Phone:703.257.1117; Fax:703.257.0037

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