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Wind for Schools
NEED is proud to be hosting several Wind For Schools Workshops in the coming months. In these workshops, attendees will learn about wind energy, wind generated electricity, and how to…
Read MoreAround the World with NEED and Energy 4me
NEED has the opportunity to partner with some really interesting companies and organizations to help bring energy into education. One such partnership allows us to work very closely with the…
Read MoreGet Your Motors Running!
What do Shell, NEED, the Indy Racing League, and Houston-area teachers all have in common? The need for speed! Thanks to Shell, over 80 teachers were able to experience the…
Read MoreCSTA
Palm Springs sizzled as news of NEED spread to hundreds of science teachers across California attending the California Science Education Conference October 25-27, 2013 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.…
Read MoreDont Let Phantom Loads Drain You!
It’s almost Halloween and that means all things scary, creepy, and fun! What’s the scariest thing you can think of this time of year? A black cat? Vampires? Ghosts? Those…
Read MoreNavigating NGSS? We have what you NEED!
If you are like many teachers, wondering how the Next Generation Science Standards are going to affect the instruction you deliver in your classroom, we are here to help. Released…
Read MoreNEED in the Oilfield
What do playgrounds, oil and natural gas fields, and unfortunately emergency rooms have in common? Kids playing! Injuries can occur in even the safest environments, but all adults would agree…
Read MoreEnergy from the Sun Workshop at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
Southern California is known for its sunny days, so what better place than to learn about solar science and energy than in beautiful Pasadena? NEED was proud to work with…
Read MoreSummer is almost here!
Learn about the sun and how awesomely strong its energy is by reading our Energy from the Sun guide. Then, put your new knowledge to use in our Temperature and UV Beads…
Read MoreMakers, Making, and the NEED Project
One of the most exciting developments on the educational scene is a movement that celebrates tinkering, creativity, and the do-it-yourself nature of so many artists and inventors of the past:…
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