2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers – Boston, MA
Date and Location
October 20, 2026
Museum of Science
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
What do You Receive for Your Participation?
• NEED Science of Energy Kit
• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit
• Substitute Reimbursement Provided
• PDP credits
• Massachusetts aligned curriculum
Who Should Attend?
• K-12 Massachusetts Teachers
• CTE Teachers
• Afterschool program leaders
Questions?
Contact Wendi Moss at:
wmoss@need.org
or call 1-800-875-5029 What do You Receive for Your Participation?
Who is The NEED Project?
The NEED Project designs and delivers teacher-tested educational materials, evaluation techniques and tools, recognition of student achievement, and professional development for educators. NEED materials and training programs provide comprehensive, objective information about the scientific concepts of energy and the sources of energy – their use and their impact on the environment, the economy and society.
Agenda
8:30am Registration
Pick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are provided for each teacher attending the workshop. Packets include supplemental classroom materials, Energy Infobooks at 3 grade levels, and much more. Complete a pre-workshop assessment.
8:45am Welcome and Introductions
Meet your fellow participants and the Sponsor of today’s workshop. Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Efficiency Bingo.
9:00am The Science of Energy
Learn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s
Science of Energy kit. Kits will be made available to participating teachers.
10:30am Candy Collector
This fun activity will introduce the terms “renewable” and “nonrenewable”. Students will get a closer look at how long energy sources will last when using only nonrenewable sources and when incorporating renewable sources of energy.
11:00am Massachusetts Electric Connection
After learning about the forms of energy, discover how the different energy sources contribute to the generation of electricity in Massachusetts. Check out the Massachusetts numbers for all energy use too.
11:30pm Efficiency Careers Roundup
Noon Lunch
1:00pm Hands on Energy Activities
• Efficiency and Conservation
• Insulation Investigation
• Audit Tool Exploration
• Climate – Climate Web
2:30pm Conservation in the Round
3:00pm Explore the Website, Q&A, Post Assessment and Evaluations
3:30pm Adjourn Explore the Website, Q&A, Post Assessment and Evaluations
