2026 Energizing Student Potential Workshop for Teachers – Baltimore, MD
Date and Location
March 12, 2026
TouchPoint Baltimore
3201 Tioga Pkwy Suite P
Baltimore, MD 21215
Who Should Attend?
4th – 12th grade science, technology, math, career and technology educators
Classroom and Out-of-School time educators
For The Attendees:
• Lots of energy content and professional development
• Hands-on Energy Curriculum and Classroom Kits
• Learn more about the Exelon Innovation – High School Pitch Competition in an afternoon session
• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
• Breakfast and lunch
• Substitute reimbursement provided
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
8:40 a.m. Science of Energy
Explore forms of energy, energy transformations, and energy flows.
9:50 a.m. Understanding Electricity and Natural Gas
Electric Connections and Candy Collector
Experience these two activities that help explain Maryland’s electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes.
10:45 a.m. Exploring Energy Resources and Climate Science
These hands-on activities explore the science behind wind, solar, and natural
gas.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Climate Web and Energy Conservation in the Round
1:20 p.m. Energy Careers Round-Up
2:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up, Supplies Order, and Evaluation
2:30 p.m. Workshop Adjourns
2:30 p.m. Exelon Innovation – High School Pitch Competition Session
Teachers participating in the High School Pitch Competition have an opportunity to brainstorm ideas, go over tools and resources available to schools for the competition, and discuss program rules and logistics.
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
