2026 CSF Energy Education Workshop- Tazewell, VA
Exploring Energy Workshops for Teachers
Sponsored by the Coalfield Solar Fund and hosted by The NEED Project.
Join educators from across Virginia and West Virginia for a full day of FREE hands-on training from The NEED Project to explore energy resources, electricity generation, energy efficiency, climate science, and careers.
Date: Nov 20, 2026
Time: 7: 45 AM – 03: 30 PM (EDT)
Location: Tazewell County Career and Technical Center
For The Attendees:
- Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
- A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
- Breakfast, lunch, and parking
- Substitute reimbursement
Who Should Attend?
K-12 Virginia and West Virginia educators interested in expanding energy education in their classrooms!
AGENDA:
7:45 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & Introductory Paperwork
Sign in, get some breakfast, meet some friends, and get ready for a fun day!
8:00 a.m. Welcome & Intro
Welcome from Coalfield Solar Fund and NEED Team.
8:15 a.m. Energy Bingo
Participate in small group and large group discussions on what you’ve been able to accomplish and what’s planned for the future. What student engagements were interesting or notable, what advice and inspiration can you gain from the others?
8:30 a.m. Energy Career Enigma
Play a game to explore careers in energy and compete for prizes.
9:00 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy
Learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit.
9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Breakouts
10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources, Electric Connections and Candy Collector
Experience these activities that help explain Illinois electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes.
11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up
This activity will help introduce students to careers in the energy industry.
11:45 a.m. Energy 101
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Activities – Wind, Solar, and Energy House Activities
2:30 p.m. Conservation in the Round
Conservation in the Round is a quick, entertaining game to reinforce information about energy sources, forms of energy, and general energy information.
3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
