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SUMMARY:NSTA Indianapolis Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting at the NSTA Conference hosted in Indianapolis this November 5-7\, 2026. Visit us at booth #2247 \nhttps://www.nsta.org/national-conference-science-education-indianapolis-2026 \nWe’re also presenting two hands-on sessions: \n1. From Exploration to Explanation: Three-Dimensional Learning with the Science of Energy \nDate: Fri\, Nov. 06\nTime: 4:00 PM\nLocation: 233\n\n2. See It. Teach It. Transform It: Bringing the Science of Energy to Life \nDate: Sat\, Nov. 07\nTime: 11:40 AM\nLocation: Marriott Ballroom 5\n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026nstaindy/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:2026 California Science Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting and presenting at the 2026 CASE Conference. If you are attending\, be sure to chat with NEED State Program Director of California\, Barry Scott! \nConference website: https://conference.cascience.org \nNovember 6-8\nSacramento\, CA\nSafe Credit Union Convention Center \nBarry is presenting 3 hands-on sessions you’ll want to be sure to join: \nDate: November 6\nTime: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM  PST\nLocation:  MR10 – Safe Credit Union CC\nPowering Up Elementary Classrooms with Energy Science\nThrough NGSS-aligned demos and activities\, explore energy forms and transformations while integrating reading\, writing\, and vocabulary. Gain engaging\, classroom-ready lessons for elementary learners. \n  \nDate: November 7\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM PST\nLocation: MR9 – Safe Credit Union CC\nCrossing Over: Incorporating Energy & Science in Language Arts\nBring energy to literacy! Experience songs\, stories\, and hands-on activities that integrate science into ELA for K–8 learners. Gain ready-to-use lessons\, chants\, and scripts with these fun resources you can implement right away in your class. \n  \nDate: November 8\nTime: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PST\nLocation: A6 – Safe Credit Union CC\nExcellent Energy Engineering\nLearn how to seamlessly incorporate engineering and design into your science content lessons. Join us to engage in energy-themed design challenges just as your students would!
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-california-science-education-conference/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:2026 OPPD Level 1 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Omaha\, Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nExperience 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! \nDon’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience: \n“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.” \n“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!” \n“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!” \nDate and Location\nNovember 7\, 2026\nOmaha Marriott\n10220 Regency Circle\nOmaha\, NE 68114 \nFor The Attendees:\n•Hands-on kits and curriculum\nmaterials\n•A great day of hands-on learning\nand professional networking\n•Breakfast and lunch\n•Substitute Reimbursement \nQuestions?  Email Eric Bensalah at ejbensalah@oppd.com \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Check-In \n9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nReview workshop goals and begin planning how to use the materials and activities in your school. \n9:30 a.m. The Science of Energy\nExplore hands-on investigations that bring energy forms and transformations to life while helping students master key science standards. \n10:30 a.m. Omaha Electric Connections\nExplore how different energy sources contribute to electricity generation locally and nationally. \n10:50 a.m. Circuits to Microgrids\nBuild and compare series and parallel circuits while exploring how electric grids and microgrids distribute power. \n11:45 a.m. Lunch and OPPD Energy Education & Home Energy Efficiency Resources \n12:30 p.m. Baseload Balance\nExplore how grid operators balance electricity generation and demand throughout the day. \n1:15 p.m. Introduction to Energy Efficiency & Conservation\nInvestigate how energy is used at home and school and identify simple steps you and your students can take to reduce consumption. \n1:30 p.m. Energy House\nExplore efficiency\, conservation\, and diminishing returns by insulating a model house with various materials and testing its performance. \n2:20 p.m. Energy Career Explorations\nExplore classroom activities that introduce diverse energy careers\, strengthen career-ready skills\, and connect learning to real-world opportunities. \n2:50 p.m. Q&A\, Post-Assessment\, and Evaluations\nComplete evaluations\, post-assessment\, and classroom kit orders. \n3:15 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-oppd-level-1-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-omaha-nebraska/
LOCATION:Omaha Marriott\, 10220 Regency Circle\, Omaha\, NE\, 68114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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SUMMARY:2026 PGG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Burbank\, California
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nExperience 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! \nDon’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience: \n“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.” \n“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!” \n“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!” \nNovember 7\, 2026\nHampton Inn & Suites LA/Burbank\n7501 North Glenoaks Boulevard\nBurbank\, CA 91504 \nFor The Attendees:\n• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials\n• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\n• Breakfast and lunch\n• Stipend Provided \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are sponsored for each teacher attending the workshop. Packets include supplemental classroom materials\, Energy Infobooks at 4 grade levels\, and much more! Complete a pre-workshop assessment. \n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the sponsors 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. \n9:00 a.m. Climate Web Game\nLearn about cause-and-effect relationships in our climate system and set the stage for the purpose of the day’s activities. \n9:30 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations through this hands-on kit. This Kit can be used in Primary\, Elementary\, Intermediate\, and Secondary classrooms! \n10:45 Energy Source Connections\nThis activity teaches how different energy sources contribute to the total energy consumption of the United States. This activity also demonstrates the advantages of working together in a group and reinforces the ideas of collaborative discussion and cooperative learning. \n11:30 a.m. Renewable Round Robin\nExplore a few quick\, hands-on renewable energy source activities that are easy to implement in the classroom with scrap and found supplies. \n12:30 p.m. Lunch and PPG Panel – Sustainability and Renewable Energy at PPG \n1:15 p.m. Conservation in the Round \n1:30 p.m. Energy House\nCreate a mini energy house to explore how architecture\, insulation\, and landscaping can all combine to minimize thermal energy transfer in a home. \n2:45 p.m. Carbon Cycle Simulation\nTake a closer look at how the carbon cycle works naturally. \n3:15 p.m. Wrap up & Paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-pgg-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-burbank-california/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suite Burbank\, 7501 North Glenoaks Boulevard\, Burbank\, CA\, 91504\, United States
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