ConocoPhillips and NEED

ConocoPhillips and NEED have partnered to provide teachers in 25 communities across the country with curriculum and training opportunities.

Visit the new workshop segments in our Online Video Workshop series.

2009 Workshop Communities

Atlanta, Georgia - March 3, 2009
San Francisco, California - March 5, 2009
Arlington, Virginia - March 10, 2009
Albuquerque, New Mexico - March 11, 2009
Linden, New Jersey - March 31, 2009
Annapolis, Maryland - April 2, 2009
Boston, Massachusetts - April 7, 2009
Dallas, Texas - April 8, 2009
Chicago, Illinois - April 15, 2009
Raleigh, North Carolina - April 21, 2009
Wilmington, California - April 23, 2009
Tulsa, Oklahoma - April 28, 2009
Detroit, Michigan - May 5, 2009
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - May 7, 2009
Golden, Colorado - May 13, 2009
Ferndale, Washington - May 13, 2009
Houston, Texas - September 22, 2009
Trainer, Pennsylvania - September 24, 2009
Columbus, Ohio - October 7, 2009
Lubbock, Texas - October 13, 2009
Owensboro, Kentucky - October 14, 2009
Brooklyn, New York - October 17, 2009
Anchorage, Alaska - October 22, 2009
Sweeny, Texas - October 27, 2009

This workshop series presents a unique opportunity for classroom teachers (K-12) to learn about energy in a fun and exciting way! The seminars will create awareness of today’s energy challenges and the importance of using energy wisely.

Participation in this workshop provides educators with more than $500 of curriculum and hands-on kits that teach about energy resources and energy transformations through hands-on activities. 

Participants will receive the NEED Science of Energy Kit, a basic NEED curriculum set and a class-set of NEED's Energy Infobooks at grade level.  Curriculum and training is aligned with state education standards. 

Curriculum Materials Presented During the Workshop Include these Curriculum Guides
NEED Science of Energy - Secondary Guide
NEED Science of Energy - Elementary Guide
Energy Enigma
Energy Games and Icebreakers
Monitoring and Mentoring Teacher Guide
Monitoring and Mentoring Student Guide

Thanks to the support of ConocoPhillips, there is no cost to attend the workshop.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Substitute reimbursement forms will be available at the workshop and substitute costs will be reimbursed to school districts.

ConocoPhillips generously donated video services to create a series of NEED online workshop segments. These segments highlight the lessons from the Science of Energy. To view visit the Online Video Page.

Thanks!
Many thanks to the educators who joined us at the 2008 workshops in Golden, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Borger, Texas; Midland, Texas; Ames, Iowa; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Carson, California; Jackson, Mississippi; Belle Chasse, Louisiana; San Luis Obispo, California; Trainer, Pennsylvania; Rodeo, California; Roxana, Illinois; Ponca City, Oklahoma; Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Farmington, New Mexico; Billings, Montana; Anchorage, Alaska; Ferndale, Washington; Houston, Texas; Sweeny, Texas; Wilmington, California; and Linden, New Jersey.

ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company with interests around the world. To learn more about ConocoPhillips’ thoughts about energy challenges and opportunities, go to: www.conocophillips.com/energy.

 

Questions about the ConocoPhillips - NEED Partnership? Contact us at 1-800-875-5029 or by e-mail at

ConocoPhillips@need.org.