For The Attendees:
• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
• $100 stipend for weekend attendance
• PA Standards-based curriculum
• The opportunity to apply to participate in additional PECO Energizing Education Program activities.
• ACT 48 credit provided.
Questions
Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or
call 1-800-875-5029
AGENDA
8:45 a.m. Log-in and Register
Take a quick pre-workshop assessment and meet fellow attendees. Workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to the PEEP 2.0 Program
9:15 a.m. Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations
Explore the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. Highlight ways to incorporate these activities in virtual and in-person classrooms.
10:30 a.m. Sources of Energy and the PA Energy and Electricity Picture
Learn about the nation’s energy resources as they are used to generate electricity and compare them to energy consumption in the Commonwealth. Activities include Candy Collector, Forms to Sources of Energy, and Electric Connections.
11:15 a.m. Nonrenewable Energy Activities
Get a quick glimpse into natural gas and nuclear activities for the classroom, and an overview of kit offerings.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:20 p.m. Renewable Energy Activities
Take a look and explore hands-on solar, hydropower, and wind activities and kit offerings.
1:45 p.m. Climate Science
Explore what the effects are of adding carbon dioxide to the air on the air’s temperature during the day and during the night with our Greenhouse in a Beaker activity.
2:30 p.m. Energy Careers Exploration
Take a quick look at some great energy careers resources from NEED and beyond.
2:50 p.m. Wrap-Up, Act 48 Credit, Evaluation and Kit Request
3:00 p.m. Adjourn