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2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers – Chicago, IL
Date and Location
February 4, 2026
Peoples Energy Training Center
4228 W 35th Place
Chicago, IL 60632
For The Attendees:
• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
• Breakfast and lunch
• Substitute reimbursement 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
8:15 a.m. Welcome from Peoples Gas & Overview of the Day
8:30 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations
8:45 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy
10:00 a.m. Training Center Tour
11:00 a.m. Forms & Sources and Candy Collector
11:30 a.m. Natural Gas in the Round
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Exploring NEED Kits
• Wind Activity
• Solar Activity
• Oil & Gas Activity
2:00 p.m. Climate Science
• Climate Web
• Carbon Cycle Simulation
3:30 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork and adjourn
