2026 California Science Education Conference

NEED is exhibiting and presenting at the 2026 CASE Conference. If you are attending, be sure to chat with NEED State Program Director of California, Barry Scott!
Conference website: https://conference.cascience.org
November 6-8
Sacramento, CA
Safe Credit Union Convention Center
Barry is presenting 3 hands-on sessions you’ll want to be sure to join:
Date: November 6
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM PST
Location: MR10 – Safe Credit Union CC
Powering Up Elementary Classrooms with Energy Science
Through NGSS-aligned demos and activities, explore energy forms and transformations while integrating reading, writing, and vocabulary. Gain engaging, classroom-ready lessons for elementary learners.
Date: November 7
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM PST
Location: MR9 – Safe Credit Union CC
Crossing Over: Incorporating Energy & Science in Language Arts
Bring energy to literacy! Experience songs, stories, and hands-on activities that integrate science into ELA for K–8 learners. Gain ready-to-use lessons, chants, and scripts with these fun resources you can implement right away in your class.
Date: November 8
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PST
Location: A6 – Safe Credit Union CC
Excellent Energy Engineering
Learn how to seamlessly incorporate engineering and design into your science content lessons. Join us to engage in energy-themed design challenges just as your students would!


