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SUMMARY:2026 NEED National Energy Conference for Educators
DESCRIPTION:NEED’s annual National Energy Conference for Educators brings together educators from across the country that are passionate about learning and teaching about energy and STEM! This conference is often attended by not only classroom educators\, but energy industry education and outreach staff who manage or implement energy education programs. \nIn five interactive days\, the conference provides educators with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy including the science of energy\, sources of energy\, transportation\, electricity\, efficiency and environmental and economic impacts. Participants receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units in their classrooms\, multi-disciplinary teams\, and Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. NEED facilitators at the conference help participants develop specialized units that meet state standards and can be utilized with students of all learning styles. Attending teachers receive credit towards a NEED Kit\, access to all NEED Curriculum Guides\, and supplemental resources. \nDetails & Application\nWHEN: July 12-16\, 2026\nWHERE: Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Broadway\nCOST OF REGISTRATION: $2\,000\n\nConference Materials and Facilitation\nLocal transportation to and from the airport in the conference city\nDouble Occupancy** Lodging Sunday – Thursday\nWelcome Dinner Sunday\nLunch Monday – Wednesday\nBreakfast Monday – Thursday\nReception and Closing Dinner Wednesday\nFree Science of Energy Kit ($300 value) or credit towards a different NEED Energy Kit\nNEED Curriculum Guides and supplemental resources\n\nSPONSORSHIP:\nLimited sponsorship is available for K-12 classroom teachers thanks to the great sponsors and partner of NEED. However\, teachers are highly encouraged to seek local funding and sponsorship to attend. Past participants have found luck in full or partial funding through their local chapters\, local energy companies\, school district\, PTO\, and local businesses. \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-need-national-energy-conference-for-educators/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Broadway\, 415 4th Avenue South\, Nashville\, 37201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educators
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Swan":MAILTO:kswan@need.org
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SUMMARY:2026 ConocoPhillips Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Pleasanton\, Texas
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\nJuly 23\, 2026\nCoastal Bend College Pleasanton Campus\nRoom 106\n1411 Bensdale Road\nPleasanton\, TX 78064 \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 \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or\ncall 1-800-875-5029 \n2026 Agenda \n8:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast \n9:00 a.m. Welcome and Expectations \n9:10 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. ConocoPhillips provides a Science of Energy Kit \n10:30 a.m. Energy in the Balance\nThis activity includes charting and graphing activities in which students\nevaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the major energy sources. \n11:00 a.m. Exploring Oil & Gas\n• Peak Oil Activity\n• Pipeline Push \n12:00 p.m. ConocoPhillips Speaker and Lunch \n1:00 p.m. Understanding Carbon and Decarbonization\n• Carbon Cycle Simulation \n1:45 p.m. Oil and Gas Career Round Up \n2:15 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website and Curriculum Packet \n2:45 p.m. Wrap Up Paperwork \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-conocophillips-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-pleasanton-tx/
LOCATION:Coastal Bend College Pleasanton Campus\, 1411 Bensdale Road Room 106\, Pleasanton\, TX\, 78064\, United States
CATEGORIES:ConocoPhillips,Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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