2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers – Rockford, Illinois
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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
November 14, 2026
ComEd Rockford Training Center
403 Energy Avenue
Rockford, Illinois 61109
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
New Educator to Program
Agenda
8:00 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & Sign In
8:15 a.m. Welcome from Nicor 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. Forms & Sources and Candy Collector
11:00 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up
11:30 a.m. Natural Gas in the Round
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Kits
• Wind Activity
• Solar Activity
• Oil & Gas Activity
• Energy House Activity
3:30 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork and adjourn
Returning Educator to Program
Agenda
8:00 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & Sign In
8:15 a.m. Welcome from Nicor Gas & Overview of the Day
8:30 a.m. Energy Bingo
8:45 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations
9:00 a.m. Energy Enigma
10:00 a.m. Electric Connections
10:30 a.m. Energy Industry Guess Who?
11:15 a.m. Natural Gas Pipeline Push
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Understanding Climate Carbon Cycle Simulation
1:15 p.m. Build a Hydropower Turbine Assembly
2:30 p.m. Micro Grids
3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
