NEED trains and assists teachers in harnessing the energy of the classroom – the energy of students.
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
EVENTS
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
EDUCATORS
NEED designs and delivers opportunities and resources for teachers
Professional Development
Working with education and energy advisors, NEED designs and delivers professional development opportunities for teachers that not only educate, but also energize their classrooms.
Evaluation
Evaluation is a high priority for all NEED’s programming areas. Teachers and students participate in pre and post knowledge assessments during workshops and in the classroom.
Awesome Extras
Additional resources including reference sheets, PowerPoint presentations, Spanish language materials, online newsletters, e-publications, coloring sheets, and the NEED Book List.
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
STUDENTS
NEED recognizes student excellence through our Youth Awards Program.
Youth Energy Conference
The Annual NEED Youth Energy Conference and Awards gives students more opportunities to learn about energy.
Student Leadership
The NEED Project presents the Youth Energy Leadership Award to up to two students each year.
Student Resources
Science Fair Projects, Infobooks, Games, Puzzles, and Activities, and more to get students and classrooms energized.
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PARTNERS
NEED has worked with thousands of partners across the country to design energy education programs.
Partners & Sponsors
NEED works with a number of sponsors across the country, from private partners to educational institutions.
Signature Programs
NEED creates signature programs for many partners. Have a program you’d like NEED to assist on? Let us know!
Partner Resources
NEED financial documents and annual reports, as well as useful resources, available for review by our partners.
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
NEWS
In 1980, The NEED Project began as a one-day celebration of energy education when National Energy Education Day was recognized by a Joint Congressional Resolution. In the same year, President Jimmy Carter issued a Presidential Proclamation stressing the need for comprehensive energy education in our schools, a reduction of our dependence of fossil fuels, and increasing use of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency.
Kristi Fehr of Cassidy Elementary stopped by the NEED booth at NSTA Cincinnati. She's a longtime Fayette Co, KY NEED teacher. Kristi won the 2018 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science. She shared with Tyler that NEED helped her with lessons that allowed her to accomplish this award! ... See MoreSee Less
November 15th, 2:11 pm
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
That is so awesome!
Hey!!! 😎
November 15th is America Recycles Day!![]()
![]()
Check out your local community's rules on recycling to make sure you're recycling correct items, not all plastic, paper, or even glass in some counties is recyclable! #recyclesmart![]()
![]()
Plus - NEED has lots of great free PDF guides to learn more!![]()
![]()
"All About Trash", "Talking Trash" and "Museum of Solid Waste and Energy" guides help students learn about solid waste, its relationship to natural resources and energy, and options for handling solid waste including recycling, landfilling, and incineration.![]()
https://shop.need.org/collections/… ![]()
![]()
#AmericaRecyclesDay ... See MoreSee Less
November 15th, 10:17 am
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Big fans of wind at the Pennsylvania Wind workshop! ... See MoreSee Less
November 14th, 5:09 pm
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Big FANS of WIND? Lol! <3
What part of PA ?
Anyone at NSTA Cincinnati today or tomorrow? Come say hello! We're at booth #122...sharing it with The NEED Project.![]()
Don't miss former executive director, Debby Yerkes. She'll be working the booth on Friday. ... See MoreSee Less
November 14th, 3:35 pm
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook