2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Workshop for Teachers – Washington, DC

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Date and Location
January 24, 2026
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

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

Agenda

8:00 a.m. Registration, Breakfast & Sign In

8:20 a.m. Welcome & Overview of the Day

8:30 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations

8:45 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy
Returning teachers each run a station teaching new teachers.

10:00 a.m. Electric Connections and Candy Collector

11:00 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Exploring NEED Kits
• Wind Activity – Wind Blade Investigation and Wind Can Do Work
• Solar Activity – Solar Oven and UV Beads
• Climate Science – Greenhouse in a Beaker and Climate Web

3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork

3:30 p.m. Adjourn