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SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Greeley\, Colorado
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\nSeptember 22\, 2026\nAims Community College Welcome Center\nSkybox 257\n5401 W 20th Street\nGreeley\, CO 80634 \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Breakfast and lunch provided.\n• Substitute Reimbursement Provided\n• A NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• State standard aligned curriculum. \nWho Should Attend?\n• 4th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Math Teachers\n• Social Science Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\, Sign-in\, Continental Breakfast\, and Pre-Survey \n9:00 a.m. Welcome to the Workshop! \n9:15 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. \n10:30 a.m. Energy Enigma \n11:30 a.m. Oil and Natural Gas 101 \n11:45 a.m. Phillips 66 Speaker and Q & A\n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring Oil and Natural Gas\nLearn about exploration\, production\, refining\, chemical manufacturing\, transportation\, marketing\, and uses of petroleum\, natural gas\, and their products in the industrial sector.\n• Pipeline Push\n• Refining Maze\n• Petroleum Ponder \n1:15 p.m. Oil & Gas Career Roundup \n2:00 p.m. Efficiency and Conservation Bingo \n2:30 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website\, Curriculum Packet and Student Engagement Opportunities \n2:45 p.m. Post-Survey\, Q&A\, Kit Selection\, and Evaluation \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-phillips-66-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-greeley-co/
LOCATION:Aims Community College Welcome Center\, 5401 W 20th Street\, Greeley\, CO\, 80634\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Williams Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Charlotte\, North Carolina
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\nSeptember 24\, 2026\nHilton Garden Inn Ayrsley\n1920 Ayrsley Town Boulevard\nCharlotte\, NC 28273 \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• Substitute Reimbursement/Stipend Provided\n• Alignment to State Science Standards \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:00 a.m. Welcome\, Registration and Breakfast \n8:30 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. Williams’ sponsorship provides teachers with a Science of Energy kit. \n10:00 a.m. Candy Collector\, Forms to Sources\, and Electric Connections\nLearn about the nation’s energy resources as they are used to generate electricity and their consumption for total energy and specifically for electricity generation in US and your state. \n11:00 a.m. Energy Career Guess Who\nThis is a good activity to introduce careers in the energy industry. \n11:30 a.m. Lunch and Speaker \n12:30 p.m. Hands on Learning\n• Natural Gas Story\n• Pipeline Push\n• Wind Can Do Work\n• PV Ping Pong \n2:00 p.m. Climate Web\nThis activity helps to visualize climate as a system with many items feeding into it and relying on its function. \n2:45 p.m. Wrap Up and Paperwork \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-williams-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-charlotte-nc/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Ayrsley\, 1920 Ayrsley Town Boulevard\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T151634Z
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UID:10000510-1790238600-1790263800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Warrensville Heights\, Ohio
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“Loved the hands-on activities and the different grade level applications.” \n“I really loved these sessions because of very effective demonstration. I appreciate. Thank you.” \n“This was the most relevant\, organized\, professional\, applicable\, interesting\, and thorough PD I have ever attended! It was excellent! Thank you for the food and curriculum materials!” \n“Fantastic! PD that directly translates to day-to-day lessons and unit development.” \n“The workshop was very nice\, presented well\, lots of material got covered\, useful takeaways and a good use of time. Thank you.” \n“Thank you for an incredible hands-on day with activities to be used to engage students in the classroom.” \nDate and Location\nSeptember 24\, 2026\nCuyahoga Community College\nCorporate College Conference Center\nRoom 238A\n440 Richmond Road\nWarrensville Heights\, OH 44128 \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 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-ppg-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-warrensville-oh/
LOCATION:Cuyahoga Community College Corporate College Conference Center\, 4400 Richmond Road\, Warrensville Heights\, OH\, 44128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T083000
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SUMMARY:2026 Energize CT Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Farmington\, Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\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!” \n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Location:\nSeptember 26\, 2026\nHomewood Suites by Hilton\n2 Farm Glen Boulevard\nFarmington\, CT 06032 \nWho Should Attend:\n• 3rd to 12th grade science educators\n• CTE educators\n• Afterschool program leaders \nFor The Attendees:\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Stipend\n•Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) aligned curriculum \nQuestions:\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 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. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s Science of Energy kit. Kits will be provided to participating educators. \n10:30 a.m. Connecticut Electric and Energy Connections\nAfter learning about the forms of energy\, discover how the different energy sources contribute to the generation of electricity in Connecticut. Check out the Connecticut numbers for all energy used. \n11:00 a.m. Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Conservation\nHow do you use energy in your daily life at school? Learn how energy is consumed and easy steps you and your students can take to reduce energy use at home and at school. An introduction to the tools provided in the NEED Efficiency and Conservation kits to explore energy use at home and at school. \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n1:00 p.m. Renewables\nExplore some fun renewable activities for your classroom.\n• Wind Can Do Work\n• Solar Oven \n2:30 p.m. Climate Web\nThis activity helps students to visualize climate as a system with many items feeding into it and relying on its function. \n2:30 p.m. Creating and Facilitating School Energy Teams\nA tool for schools seeking to lower energy consumption through the adoption of school energy policies and the formation of a student energy team. \n2:45 p.m. Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations\nEvaluations and post assessment! \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-energize-ct-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-farmington-connecticut/
LOCATION:Homwood Suites by Hilton Farmington\, 2 Farm Glen Boulevard\, Farmingotn\, CT\, 06032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T124329Z
CREATED:20260820T124308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T124329Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - West Barnstable\, Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION\nSeptember 26\, 2026\nCape Cod Community College\nFrank & Maureen Wilkens Science & Engineering Center/Great Hall Classroom 5\n2240 Iyannough Road\nWest Barnstable\, MA 02668 \nWHAT DO YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION?\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Stipend\n• 10 PDP credits available\n• Massachusetts aligned curriculum. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• K-12 Grade Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \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 3 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. Energy Bingo. \n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s\nScience of Energy kit. Kits will be made available to participating teachers. \n10:30 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connection\nAfter 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. \n11:00 a.m. Hands on Renewable Energy Activities\nHydropower – Moving Water Can Do Work\nSolar – UV Beads\nWind – Blade Investigation \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Energy Efficiency 101 \n1:00 p.m. Conservation in the Round \n1:30 p.m. Climate Science\nGreenhouse in a Beaker – this activity shows what adding carbon dioxide to the air has on the air’s temperature during the day and during the night. \n2:00 p.m. School Energy Teams \n2:30 p.m. Explore the Website\, Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-massachusetts-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-west-barnstable-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Cape Cod Community College/Wilkins Science & Engineering Center\, 2240 Iyannough Road\, West Barnstable\, MA\, 02668\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T172316Z
CREATED:20260827T172316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T172316Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Beaumont\, 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\nSeptember 26\, 2026\nHilton Garden Inn Beaumont\n3755 I-10\nBeaumont\, TX 77705 \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Breakfast and lunch provided.\n• $150 Stipend\n• A NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• State standard aligned curriculum. \nWho Should Attend?\n• 4th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Math Teachers\n• Social Science Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\, Sign-in\, Continental Breakfast\, and Pre-Survey \n9:00 a.m. Welcome to the Workshop! \n9:15 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. \n10:30 a.m. Energy Enigma \n11:30 a.m. Oil and Natural Gas 101 \n11:45 a.m. Phillips 66 Speaker and Q & A\n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring Oil and Natural Gas\nLearn about exploration\, production\, refining\, chemical manufacturing\, transportation\, marketing\, and uses of petroleum\, natural gas\, and their products in the industrial sector.\n• Pipeline Push\n• Refining Maze\n• Petroleum Ponder \n1:15 p.m. Oil & Gas Career Roundup \n2:00 p.m. Efficiency and Conservation Bingo \n2:30 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website\, Curriculum Packet and Student Engagement Opportunities \n2:45 p.m. Post-Survey\, Q&A\, Kit Selection\, and Evaluation \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-phillips-66-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-beaumont-texas/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Beaumont\, 3755 I-10\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260827T171611Z
CREATED:20260527T194117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T171611Z
UID:10000544-1790411400-1790436600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 AES Solar Energy Workshop for Teachers - Tucson\, Arizona
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\nSeptember 26\, 2026\nChildren’s Museum of Tucson\n200 S 6th Avenue\nTucson\, AZ 85701 \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 call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda\n8:30 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Complete your pre-workshop knowledge assessment. Continental breakfast. \n9:00 a.m. Welcome\, Renewable Energy Bingo\nReview goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Play Renewable Energy Bingo for prizes! \n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy\nThese hands-on forms of energy lessons help explain the forms of energy and energy transformations. Understanding the forms of energy guides students to deeper knowledge of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and how we use the energy harnessed from each. \n10:15 a.m. Solar Energy Nationally and Locally\nLearn how renewable energy is used in the U.S.\, how that has changed over time\, and how solar energy is used locally. Explore the Energy Information Administration maps to see energy resources near your community. \n10:30 a.m. Solar Energy 101 \n10:50 a.m. Exploring Solar Energy\nExplore radiant energy transformations and the production of electricity from solar energy. These lessons provide activities to engage students in learning about renewable energy. Use interdisciplinary lessons to integrate more solar in the classroom too! \n11:30 a.m. Lunch \n12:30 p.m. Exploring Solar Energy Continued \n1:45 p.m. Careers in Solar Energy\nLearn about careers in energy and solar. What skills do students need to work in renewable energy? \n3:00 p.m. The Paperwork! Evaluation\, Selection of Kits\, and Wrap-up \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-aes-solar-energy-workshop-for-teachers-tucson-az/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Tucson\, 200 S 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Wakefield\, Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION\nSeptember 29\, 2026\nFour Points by Sheraton Wakefield\nOne Auburn Road\nWakefield\, MA 01880 \nWHAT DO YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION?\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• 10 PDP credits available\n• Massachusetts aligned curriculum. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• K-12 Grade Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \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 3 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. Energy Bingo. \n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s\nScience of Energy kit. Kits will be made available to participating teachers. \n10:30 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connection\nAfter 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. \n11:00 a.m. Hands on Renewable Energy Activities\nHydropower – Moving Water Can Do Work\nSolar – UV Beads\nWind – Blade Investigation \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Energy Efficiency 101 \n1:00 p.m. Conservation in the Round \n1:30 p.m. Climate Science\nGreenhouse in a Beaker – this activity shows what adding carbon dioxide to the air has on the air’s temperature during the day and during the night. \n2:00 p.m. School Energy Teams \n2:30 p.m. Explore the Website\, Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-massachusetts-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-wakefield-ma/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield\, One Auburn Road\, Wakefield\, MA\, 01880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260825T175659Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T175659Z
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SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Colfax\, North Carolina
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“Loved the hands-on activities and the different grade level applications.” \n“I really loved these sessions because of very effective demonstration. I appreciate. Thank you.” \n“This was the most relevant\, organized\, professional\, applicable\, interesting\, and thorough PD I have ever attended! It was excellent! Thank you for the food and curriculum materials!” \n“Fantastic! PD that directly translates to day-to-day lessons and unit development.” \n“The workshop was very nice\, presented well\, lots of material got covered\, useful takeaways and a good use of time. Thank you.” \n“Thank you for an incredible hands-on day with activities to be used to engage students in the classroom.” \nDate and Location\nSeptember 29\, 2026\nThe Conference Center at GTCC\n7908 Leabourne Road\nColfax\, NC 27235 \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• Substitute Reimbursement 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-ppg-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-colfax-nc/
LOCATION:The Conference Center at GTCC\, 7908 Leabourne Road\, Colfax\, NC\, 27235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150815Z
CREATED:20260324T153548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T150815Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Ponca City\, Oklahoma
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\nSeptember 30\, 2026\nPhillips 66 Ponca City Training Center\n205 East Oakland Avenue\nPonca City\, OK 74601 \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Breakfast and lunch provided.\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• A NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• State standard aligned curriculum. \nWho Should Attend?\n• 4th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Math Teachers\n• Social Science Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\, Sign-in\, Continental Breakfast\, and Pre-Survey \n9:00 a.m. Welcome to the Workshop! \n9:15 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. \n10:30 a.m. Energy Enigma \n11:30 a.m. Oil and Natural Gas 101 \n11:45 a.m. Phillips 66 Speaker and Q & A\n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring Oil and Natural Gas\nLearn about exploration\, production\, refining\, chemical manufacturing\, transportation\, marketing\, and uses of petroleum\, natural gas\, and their products in the industrial sector.\n• Pipeline Push\n• Refining Maze\n• Petroleum Ponder \n1:15 p.m. Oil & Gas Career Roundup \n2:00 p.m. Efficiency and Conservation Bingo \n2:30 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website\, Curriculum Packet and Student Engagement Opportunities \n2:45 p.m. Post-Survey\, Q&A\, Kit Selection\, and Evaluation \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-phillips-66-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-ponca-city-ok/
LOCATION:Phillips 66 Ponca City Training Center\, 205 East Oakland Avenue\, Ponca City\, OK\, 74601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T150847Z
CREATED:20260324T184201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T150847Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Crockett\, 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!” \nDate and Location\nSeptember 30\, 2026\nCrockett Community Center\n850 Pomona Street\nCrockett\, CA 94525 \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Breakfast and lunch provided.\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• A NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• State standard aligned curriculum. \nWho Should Attend?\n• 4th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Math Teachers\n• Social Science Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\, Sign-in\, Continental Breakfast\, and Pre-Survey \n9:00 a.m. Welcome to the Workshop! \n9:15 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. \n10:30 a.m. Energy Enigma \n11:30 a.m. Oil and Natural Gas 101 \n11:45 a.m. Phillips 66 Speaker and Q & A\n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring Oil and Natural Gas\nLearn about exploration\, production\, refining\, chemical manufacturing\, transportation\, marketing\, and uses of petroleum\, natural gas\, and their products in the industrial sector.\n• Pipeline Push\n• Refining Maze\n• Petroleum Ponder \n1:15 p.m. Oil & Gas Career Roundup \n2:00 p.m. Efficiency and Conservation Bingo \n2:30 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website\, Curriculum Packet and Student Engagement Opportunities \n2:45 p.m. Post-Survey\, Q&A\, Kit Selection\, and Evaluation \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-phillips-66-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-crockett-ca/
LOCATION:Crockett Community Center\, 850 Pomona Street\, Crockett\, CA\, 94525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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