For The Attendees:
• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
• Breakfast and lunch
• Substitute Reimbursement
Questions
Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or
call 1-800-875-5029
Agenda
8:15 a.m. Registration, Pre-Assessment & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcome
Introduction to NEED, Website, NEED Curriculum Matrix
9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy – Form and Transformations
Participants will learn about the forms of energy and energy transformations while using resources in the NEED Science of Energy kit.
10:30 a.m. Sources of Energy – Renewables and Nonrenewables – Energy Enigma
Participants will work in teams to conceal the identity of their energy teams’ source while trying to guess which energy source the other teams represent. Uses reading, brainstorming and organizational skills.
NOON LUNCH
12:45 p.m. Generation of Electricity
Participants will demonstrate the generation of electricity while identifying energy transformations that occur during the generation process.
1:30 p.m. Solar Activities
Introduction to solar energy, how we use it and how it is used to generate electricity.
2:15 p.m. Energy Efficiency and Conservation – Engaging your students in Energy Education
Energy costs are an increasing burden on school budgets. By implementing energy smart behaviors, districts can manage their energy consumption and redirect savings accrued to other areas and necessities.
2:45 p.m. Student Leadership and Recognition
• Student Energy Teams
• NEED’s Youth Awards for Energy Achievement
3:00 p.m. NEED Resources and Paperwork!
Complete post-assessment, evaluations and order forms for NEED materials. Distribution of substitute reimbursement forms.
3:30 p.m. Adjourn