2026 ConocoPhillips Energy Education Workshop for Teachers – Kenedy, Texas
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Experience the impact of NEED’s hands-on energy education workshops! Each year, educators across the country join NEED to explore engaging, standards-aligned activities, discover free curriculum resources, and leave ready to bring energy concepts to life for their students. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting learning experience. Register for a workshop today!
Don’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience:
“I had a wonderful time as well as I learned so much knew knowledge. All activities were applicable to my teaching and can’t wait to share with my fellow teachers.”
“Great workshop and terrific investment of my time. I learned so much I didn’t know about energy in real world applications, this will be so very useful in my classroom. Thank you so much!”
“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!”
Date and Location:
June 19, 2026
ConocoPhillips Kenedy Office
3778 CR 344
Kenedy, TX 78119
For The Attendees:
• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
• Breakfast and lunch
• Stipend
Questions
Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or
call 1-800-875-5029
2026 Agenda
8:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Expectations
9:10 a.m. The Science of Energy
Learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. ConocoPhillips provides a Science of Energy Kit
10:30 a.m. Energy in the Balance
This activity includes charting and graphing activities in which students
evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the major energy sources.
11:00 a.m. Exploring Oil & Gas
• Peak Oil Activity
• Pipeline Push
12:00 p.m. ConocoPhillips Speaker and Lunch
1:00 p.m. Understanding Carbon and Decarbonization
• Carbon Cycle Simulation
1:45 p.m. Oil and Gas Career Round Up
2:15 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website and Curriculum Packet
2:45 p.m. Wrap Up Paperwork
3:00 p.m. Adjourn
