2026 National Fuel Energy Education Workshop for Teachers – Jamestown, New York

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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
October 7, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown
150 West 4th Street
Jamestown, NY 14701

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

Questions
Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Welcome and expectations

9:10 a.m. The Science of Energy
Learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the NEED Science of Energy kit.

10:30 a.m. Electric Connections and Natural Gas Story
These quick lessons introduce participants to the terms of renewable and nonrenewable and what energy sources are used in New York to produce energy.

11:15 a.m. Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Home
Energy Efficiency Kits
An introduction to the ways in which we use energy in school buildings and at home. Explore the National Fuel Home Energy Efficiency kits available to your students.

12:15 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Explore Climate Science and Carbon
A comprehensive guide for learning about climate and climate change through hands-on, critical thinking activities.
 Carbon Cycle Simulation
 Climate Web

2:00 p.m. Wrap Up Paperwork

3:00 p.m. Adjourn