Posts by Thomas Figura
Cassie Chesson Joins NEED
Author Cassie Chesson It’s just like that optical illusion where some people see a vase and others claim to see two faces. Taken from different perspectives, the same thing can…
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Science Week 2014!
October 12-18, 2014 Earth Science Week is back again! The theme of ESW 2014 is Earth’s Connected Systems.This week aims to engage students in investigating how geosciences are involved in…
Read MoreOctober is Energy Awareness Month!
Most of us take energy for granted; only noticing when it’s not available, or when it’s time to pay a bill. Energy comprises about two percent of the US economy,…
Read MoreCongressman Yarmuth visits Chance School in Louisville
After being invited and given a scholarship to attend the NEED National Youth Conference and Award Ceremony last June, the Chance School Green Team reached out to Congressman Yarmuth and…
Read MoreHow much do you know about Oil Runoff?
By Roy Bentley and Ken Crawford Did you know? That one pint of motor oil spilled into a waterway or storm drain can make a slick larger than a football…
Read More2014 Savannah National Conference
What do hot and humid weather, teachers, and energy have in common? The 2014 National Energy Conference for Educators in Savannah, Georgia, of course! In July, 100+ traditional and non-traditional…
Read MoreThe Switch Energy Projects Online Resources
The NEED project is proud to partner with Switch Energy Project on bringing energy education to students, teachers, and the masses. This fantastic organization has many amazing video and curricular…
Read MoreEnergy in Action
On September 3, 2014, Saldivar Elementary School in Dallas, TX put energy into action! Approximately 322 Saldivar Scientists in the 4th and 5th grades put energy into action as they…
Read MoreNEEDs Kids Teaching Kids Approach to Curriculum is Fantastic for Retention
This article was contributed by Vernon Kimball, retired Colorado educator of 34 years, and NEED facilitator extraordinaire. Vernon has been working with NEED curriculum in and out of the classroom…
Read MoreThanks to IPANM!
Barbara Lazar, Bosque School Robert Lazar, Cleveland Middle School As teachers return to classrooms and schools across the country, we seek out effective, relevant, and engaging lessons and activities. Whether…
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