National Energy Conference for Educators
National Energy Conference for Educators
Dallas, Texas
July 11 - 15, 2010
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The 2010 Energy Conference for Educators brings together educators, from around the country, that are passionate about bringing energy education to their classrooms. In four interactive days in Dallas, Texas, the conference provides teachers with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy including the science of energy, sources of energy, transportation, consumption, electricity, efficiency and environmental and economic impacts.
Participants receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units for their classrooms, multi-disciplinary teams, and after-school programs. They also receive the materials, training and support to conduct in-services in their areas to introduce the NEED program to others. NEED leaders at the conference help participants develop specialized unites that meet state standards and can be utilized with students of all learning styles.
Conference Details:
Cost of the conference is $1,100 and includes double occupancy lodging, most meals, hotel parking, and local transportation to and from the airport in the conference city and curriculum materials.
The conferences are not for the faint of heart - but have been noted as the most fun a teacher could have while learning.
Attending teachers receive complimentary loan of the NEED Science of Energy Kit, a class-set of NEED Energy Infobooks (at grade level), access to all NEED Curriculum Guides, and supplemental resources.
This conference is often attended by energy industry education and outreach staff as well.
NEED seeks sponsors to support teacher participation.
The goals of the conference include:
Expand educator knowledge of the following subjects related to energy:
- The science of energy, forms of energy, and energy transformations
- Renewable and nonrenewable energy resources, their development, use, and impact on economics and environment
- Generation and transmission of electricity
- Development and use of transportation fuels and the connection of all fuels to the economy and the environment
- Efficient use of energy and the use of energy technologies for conservation and reduction of waste
Integrate energy curriculum materials into classrooms at any grade level and with any group of students and with all learning styles.
Focus on the successful achievement of state and national education goals using correlations of NEED materials to the National Science Education Standards and state standards.
Dallas, TX
Dallas is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. Throughout the city, a visitor will enjoy the best shopping in the southwest, four-and five-diamond/star hotels and restaurants, the largest urban arts district in the nation, 13 entertainment districts and much more. Blend in moderate weather, year-round sports and true Southern hospitality for a true “taste” of the Dallas difference. For more information on all that Dallas has to offer, check out www.visitdallas.com
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Dallas, Texas
Dallas is centrally located and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations. Throughout the city, a visitor will enjoy the best shopping in the southwest, four-and five-diamond/star hotels and restaurants, the largest urban arts district in the nation, 13 entertainment districts and much more. Blend in moderate weather, year-round sports and true Southern hospitality for a true “taste” of the Dallas difference. For more information on all that Dallas has to offer, check out www.visitdallas.com
Conference Sponsorship
The energy industry requires many qualified employees to meet the demands of a growing industry. Supporting the involvement of teachers and students in energy education is an investment in the future of energy. For partners in the energy industry, many sponsorship opportunities are available – sponsoring registration fees, providing speakers, and contributing to the curriculum materials the teachers use in their classrooms. There are many ways to make an investment in energy education.
If you or your company is interested in becoming a sponsor at the 2010 National Energy Conference for Educators, please contact Rebecca Lamb at 1-800-875-5029 or via email at info@need.org.
Preliminary Conference Agenda
Day One - July 11 Registration, Introduction to NEED
3:00 p.m. Registration and Reception
4:00 p.m. Welcome to Dallas
5:00 p.m. Q&A; Blueprint Check, Order Form and Evaluation
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Day Two - July 12 Step One: Science of Energy and Step Two: Sources of Energy
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Introduction to Science Notebooks
9:00 a.m. Step One: Science of Energy
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. Step Two: Sources of Energy
3:45 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. Hydropower 101
5:45 p.m. Q&A; Blueprint Check, Order Form, Evaluation
6:15 p.m. Dinner on your own
Day Three - July 13 Step Two: Sources of Energy; Step Three: Electricity; Step Four: Transportation
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Wind 101
9:30 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. Solar 101
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Petroleum and Natural Gas 101
2:00 p.m. Field Trip!
7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own
Day Four - July 14 Step Four: Transportation; Step Five: Energy Efficiency and Conservation
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Transportation Enigma
9:00 a.m. Energy Efficiency and Conservation 101
9:20 a.m. Monitoring and Mentoring – Energy Management Lessons
9:40 a.m. Performing an Energy Audit
10:30 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Lessons and Activities for teaching Climate Change
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Step Six: Synthesis and Reinforcement Activities
2:30 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. Energy Jeopardy
4:00 p.m. Applying Classroom Activities to Community and School Outreach
5:00 p.m. Evaluation and Blueprint Check
6:30 p.m. Dinner
Day Five - July 15 Step Seven: Evaluation and Teacher Support
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Integrating Energy Education in the Classroom
9:00 a.m. Step Seven: Evaluation, Post Assessment, and Order Form for materials
10:30 a.m. Closing Program and Final Q&A
11:00 a.m. Depart
