2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers – Arlington Heights, IL
Date and Location
May 2, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington Heights
75 W Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
For The Attendees:
• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
• Breakfast and lunch
• Stipend Provided
• CPDUs
Questions
Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029
Agenda
8:00 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & Sign In
8:05 a.m. Mini Circuit Activity
8:30 a.m. Welcome & Overview of the Day
8:45 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations
9:00 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy
Learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit.
9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Breakouts
10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources, Electric Connections and Candy Collector
Experience these activities that help explain Illinois electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes.
11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up
This activity will help introduce students to careers in the energy industry.
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Natural Gas Story
Explore energy transformations associated with the natural gas energy flow.
1:00 p.m. Exploring NEED Kits
• Wind Activity
• Solar Activity
• Oil & Gas Activity
• Energy House Activity
3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
