NEED trains and assists teachers in harnessing the energy of the classroom – the energy of students.

Students learning about energy education

Keep kids minds inquiring and energized this school year with NEED’s hands-on distance learning energy content and activity suggestions! Great resources here for educators and families!

NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

EVENTS

2021 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop

April 14 @ 8:45 am - 3:00 pm

2021 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop

April 24 @ 8:45 am - 3:00 pm

2021 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop

April 27 @ 8:45 am - 3:00 pm

All Upcoming Events

NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

EDUCATORS

NEED designs and delivers opportunities and resources for teachers

Curriculum Resources
The NEED Project Professional Development

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.

Professional Development
The NEED Project energy training

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.

Evaluation & Assessment

2020-2021 NEED Catalog

Find all of NEED’s resources in one spot! This catalog and planning guide contains book and kit pricing, an outline of a basic energy curriculum unit and matrix of all curriculum options.

2020-2021 NEED Catalog

Distance Learning Resources

Keep the mind working and energized with NEED’s energy content and activity suggestions for students, teachers, and families affected by COVID-19 and distance learning requirements.

Distance Learning Resources

NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

STUDENTS

NEED recognizes student excellence through our Youth Awards Program.

Learn About The Youth Awards
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Youth Energy Conference

The Annual NEED Youth Energy Conference and Awards gives students more opportunities to learn about energy.

Youth Energy Conference
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Student Leadership

The NEED Project presents the Youth Energy Leadership Award to up to two students each year.

Youth Energy Leadership Awards
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Student Resources

Science Fair Projects, Infobooks, Games, Puzzles, and Activities, and more to get students and classrooms energized.

Student Resources

NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

PARTNERS

NEED has worked with thousands of partners across the country to design energy education programs.

Becoming a Partner
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Partners & Sponsors

NEED works with a number of sponsors across the country, from private partners to educational institutions.

Partners & Sponsors
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Signature Programs

NEED creates signature programs for many partners. Have a program you’d like NEED to assist on? Let us know!

Signature Programs
Students utilizing partner resources

Partner Resources

NEED financial documents and annual reports, as well as useful resources, available for review by our partners.

Partner Resources

NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

NEWS

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**DC teachers and friends - spread the word** Great opportunity for DC STUDENTS! Happening Wednesday, April 21st - Details and to register for this FREE event for DC students at https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ReduceEnergyUseDC.pdf

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NEEDs annual Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement - the submission site is now open! Deadline to submit a project is APRIL 15th! Visit www.need.org/youth-awards to submit your project! Remember new for 2021 we have a family category!

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National Energy Education Development Project

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.