2026 PECO PEEP Level 1 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers – Malvern, Pennsylvania
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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!”
Dates and Location
November 12, 2026
Desmond Hotel Malvern
One Liberty Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355
For The Attendees:
• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
• Substitute Reimbursement
• PA Standards-based curriculum
• The opportunity to apply to participate in additional PECO Energizing Education Program activities.
• ACT 48 credit provided.
Questions
Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029
Agenda
8:00 a.m. Register, breakfast, and paperwork
Take a quick pre-workshop assessment and meet fellow attendees.
8:15 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to the PEEP 2.0 Program
Get a rundown on all PEEP offerings, learn about the curriculum, and play a fun energy game.
8:45 a.m. Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations
Explore the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. Highlight ways to incorporate these activities in virtual and in-person classrooms.
10:15 a.m. Sources of Energy and the PA Energy and Electricity Picture
Learn about the nation’s energy resources as they are used to generate electricity and compare them to energy consumption in the Commonwealth. Activities include Candy Collector, Forms to Sources of Energy, and Electric Connections.
11:00 a.m. Nonrenewable Energy Activities
Get a quick glimpse into natural gas with Natural Gas Story and nuclear with Nuclear Fuel Rod Assembly Model activities for the classroom, and an overview of kit offerings.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Renewable Energy Activities
Take a look and explore hands-on solar with Solar Bugs and Simple Solar Circuits with breadboards, hydropower with Moving Water Can Do Work, and wind with Build an Anemometer activities and kit offerings.
2:00 p.m. Energy Careers in the Round
Take a quick look at some great energy careers resources from NEED and beyond.
2:30 p.m. Climate Web Game
Don’t be a fly on the wall, get up and involved in this activity that will help to showcase how energy consumption and the environment are connected.
2:50 p.m. Wrap-Up, Act 48 Credit, Evaluation and Kit Request
3:00 p.m. Adjourn
