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SUMMARY:2026 OPPD Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Omaha\, NE
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nDate and Location\nScott Conference Center\n6450 Pine Street\nOmaha\, NE 68106 \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 \nAgenda  \n8:30 a.m. Check-In\n9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nReview goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school.\n9:30 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s Science of Energy kit.\n10:40 a.m. OPPD Electric Connections\nAfter learning about the forms of energy\, discover how the different energy sources contribute to the generation of electricity locally.\n11:00 a.m. Introduction to Energy Efficiency & 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.\n11:30 a.m. Lunch\n12:00 p.m. OPPD Energy Education & Home Energy\nEfficiency Resources\n12:15 p.m. Energy House & Energy Audit Tools\nLearn about efficiency\, conservation\, using the NEED Efficiency and Conservation kits to explore energy use at home and at school.\n2:00 p.m. Energy Career Explorations\nTake a look at our Energy Career Excursion sampler and ways to incorporate into the classroom.\n2:20 p.m. Baseload Balance\nExplore how the electric grid operates and electrical load is balanced with generation throughout the day.\n2:50 p.m. Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations\nEvaluations and post assessment!\n3:15 p.m. Adjourn \nQuestions?\nejbensalah@oppd.com
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-oppd-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-omaha-ne/
LOCATION:Scott Conference Center\, 6450 Pine Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68106\, 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:20260307T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
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SUMMARY:2026 PECO PEEP Virtual Level 1 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDates and Location\nSaturday March 7\, 2026\nVirtual Workshop – Details will be provided upon registration. \nFor The Attendees:\n• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials\n• $150 Stipend\n• PA Standards-based curriculum\n• The opportunity to apply to participate in additional PECO Energizing Education Program activities.\n• ACT 48 credit provided. \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAGENDA \n8:45 a.m. Log-in and Register\nTake a quick pre-workshop assessment and meet fellow attendees. Workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. \n9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to the PEEP 2.0 Program \n9:15 a.m. Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations\nExplore 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. \n10:30 a.m. Sources of Energy and the PA Energy and Electricity Picture\nLearn 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. \n11:15 a.m. Nonrenewable Energy Activities\nGet a quick glimpse into natural gas and nuclear activities for the classroom\, and an overview of kit offerings. \n12:00 p.m. Wellness Break \n12:20 p.m. Renewable Energy Activities\nTake a look and explore hands-on solar\, hydropower\, and wind activities and kit offerings. \n1:45 p.m. Climate Science\nExplore what the effects are of adding carbon dioxide to the air on the air’s temperature during the day and during the night with our Greenhouse in a Beaker Demo. \n2:30 p.m. Energy Careers Exploration\nTake a quick look at some great energy careers resources from NEED and beyond. \n2:50 p.m. Wrap-Up\, Act 48 Credit\, Evaluation and Kit Request \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-peco-peep-virtual-level-1-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Educators,PECO/PEEP,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T211651Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Dedham\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION\nMarch 12\, 2026\nHilton Boston Dedham\n25 Allied Drive\nDedham\, MA 02026 \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-12th 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\n– Greenhouse in a Beaker\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 \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-massachusetts-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-dedham-ma-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Boston/Dedham\, 25 Allied Drive\, Dedham\, MA\, 02026\, 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:20260314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
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SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Little Rock\, AR
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nMarch 14\, 2026\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Little Rock\n11301 Financial Centre Parkway\nLittle Rock\, AR 72211 \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. Dismissal
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-ppg-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-little-rock-ar/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Little Rock\, 11301 Financial Centre Parkway\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260318T181201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T181201Z
UID:10000492-1774483200-1774655999@www.need.org
SUMMARY:NEED at ITEEA
DESCRIPTION:ITEEA Conference\nMarch 26-27\, 2026\nVirginia Beach\, VA\nVirginia Beach Convention Center Exhibit Hall A\n\nSchedule:  https://web.cvent.com/event/d1c65054-26d9-4af6-b9d6-d8d47321abcc/websitePage:7385a696-f7c4-4407-863c-e973218dcc4b\n\nIf you’re attending\, be sure to visit NEED Facilitator\, Tom Spencer at the NEED booth #203!\n\nJoin NEED’s Session!\nMarine Hydrokinetics – Moving Water Can Do Work\nDate: Friday\, March 27\nTime: 1:45 PM-2:30 PM\nThe energy of moving water can be harnessed and converted into electricity in many ways\, including technologies for harnessing the energy in ocean tides\, waves\, and currents. Join for hands-on engineering activities designed for students to explore these concepts and sharing of best practices for implementing in the classroom.
URL:https://www.need.org/event/need-at-iteea/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach Convention Center\, 1000 19th St\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20251118T185934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T202329Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Westport\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION\nMarch 26\, 2026\nWhite’s of Westport\n66 State Road\nWestport\, MA 02790 \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-12th 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\n– Greenhouse in a Beaker\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-westport-ma/
LOCATION:White’s of Westport\, 66 State Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/016.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20251118T185203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T130512Z
UID:10000448-1774686600-1774710000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Hyannis\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION \nMarch 28\, 2026\nMargaritaville Resort\n1225 Iyannough Road\nHyannis\, MA 02601 \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-12th 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\n– Greenhouse in a Beaker\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-hyannis-ma/
LOCATION:Margaritaville Resort\, 1225 Iyannough Road\, Hyannis\, MA\, 02601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/wayne.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260218T142104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T143130Z
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SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Huntsville\, AL
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nMarch 28\, 2026\nAlabama A&M University\nAgribition Center Conference Room\n4925 Moores Mill Road\nHuntsville\, AL 35811 \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 \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-ppg-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-huntsville-al/
LOCATION:Alabama A&M University/Agribition Center Conference Room\, 4925 Moores Mill Road\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20250403_100255-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260212T123221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181210Z
UID:10000475-1776153600-1776180600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Louisiana Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Lafayette\, LA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nApril 14\, 2026\nDoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette\n1521 West Pinhook Road\nLafayette\, Louisiana 70503 \nWho Should Attend?\n• 6th – 12th grade science teachers\n• CTE Teachers \nFor The Attendees:\n• FREE to attend\, thanks to Energy Office support!\n• Breakfast and Lunch Provided\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• Science of Energy Kit delivered post-workshop\n• Teaching tips and creative ideas\n• Louisiana standards aligned curriculum \nQuestions:\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast \n8:30 a.m. Welcome & Expectations with a fun introductory game! \n9:00 a.m. Science of Energy \n10:30 a.m. Candy Collector & Forms to Sources \n11:00 a.m. Electric Connections & Louisiana’s Electrical Picture \n11:45 p.m. Lunch and Speaker \n12:45 p.m. Nuclear Energy 101\n Candy Chemistry \n1:30 p.m. Incorporating Energy Outside the Science Classroom\nShowcasing pieces from NEED’s curriculum suite that can be used outside the science classroom to teach energy. \n1:45 p.m. Energy Careers Roundup\nThis activity is a good way to introduce some careers available in the energy industry. \n2:15 p.m. Climate Web Activity\nThis activity helps to visualize climate as a system with many items feeding into it and relying on its function. \n2:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Curriculum Packet and Website \n3:00 p.m. Wrap up paperwork\n• Evaluation & Post-test \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-louisiana-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-lafayette-la/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette\, 1521 W Pinhook Road\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260318T183020Z
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SUMMARY:NEED at NSTA National Conference in Anaheim
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting and presenting 3 hands-on sessions at the 2026 NSTA Anaheim Conference happening April 15-18th.\nStop by the NEED booth #1377 and join us for a session!\nHands-On with the Science of Energy: Forms\, Flows & Fun\nDate: Thursday\, April 16\nTime: 8:00 AM\nRoom: 155\, North Building\n\nMaking Waves and Catching Wind: Offshore Wind & Marine Hydrokinetics in STEM\nDate: Thursday\, April 16\nTime: 2:20 PM\nRoom: 260 B\, North Building\n\nWired for Learning: Understanding Circuits and Microgrids\nDate: Saturday\, April 18\nTime: 11:40 AM\nRoom: 258 A\, North Building\n\n\n\nSchedule at a glance:  https://www.nsta.org/sites/default/files/NSTA_NationalConf_ANA26_schedule_72225.pdf\n\nConference website: https://www.nsta.org/national-conference-science-education-anaheim-2026 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/need-at-nsta-national-conference-in-anaheim/
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260318T163626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T121630Z
UID:10000487-1777365000-1777388400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Litchfield\, CT
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nWho Should Attend: \n\n3rd to 12th grade science educators\nCTE educators\nAfterschool program leaders\n\nFor The Attendees: \n\nNEED Science of Energy Kit\nChoice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\nSubstitute Reimbursement\nNext Generation Science Standard (NGSS) aligned curriculum\n\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. Introduce Energy House Challenge.\n11:30 a.m. Lunch\n12:00 p.m. Energy Efficiency Hands-on\nAn introduction to the tools provided in the NEED Efficiency and Conservation kits to explore energy use at home and at school. Hands-on activities from the NEED’s Efficiency and Conservation kit.\n1:30 p.m. Energy Career Explorations\nTake a look at our Energy Career Excursion sampler and ways to incorporate into the classroom. Play a round of Energy Career Round Up.\n2:00 p.m. Pretzel Power\nThis activity will help students be able to describe the energy efficiency of different kinds of transportation and list the benefits of carpooling.\n2:30 p.m. Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations\nEvaluations and post assessment!\n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-connecticut-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-litchfield-ct/
LOCATION:Wisdom Retreat & Conference Center\, 229 East Litchfield Road\, Litchfield\, CT\, 06759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260402T135626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T141650Z
UID:10000514-1777710600-1777734000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Waltham\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION\nMay 2\, 2026\nBentley University Conference Center\nLaCava Campus Center\n175 Forest Street\nWaltham\, MA 02452 \nWHAT DO YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION?\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• $150 Stipend Provided\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-waltham-ma/
LOCATION:Bentley University Conference Center\, 175 Forest Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20250403_100255-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260318T164314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T164314Z
UID:10000488-1778142600-1778166000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Dayville\, CT
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location:\nComfort Inn & Suites Dayville\n16 Tracy Road\nDayville\, CT 06241 \nWho Should Attend: \n\n3rd to 12th grade science educators\nCTE educators\nAfterschool program leaders\n\nFor The Attendees: \n\nNEED Science of Energy Kit\nChoice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\nSubstitute Reimbursement\nNext Generation Science Standard (NGSS) aligned curriculum\n\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. Introduce Energy House Challenge.\n11:30 a.m. Lunch\n12:00 p.m. Energy Efficiency Hands-on\nAn introduction to the tools provided in the NEED Efficiency and Conservation kits to explore energy use at home and at school. Hands-on activities from the NEED’s Efficiency and Conservation kit.\n1:30 p.m. Energy Career Explorations\nTake a look at our Energy Career Excursion sampler and ways to incorporate into the classroom. Play a round of Energy Career Round Up.\n2:00 p.m. Pretzel Power\nThis activity will help students be able to describe the energy efficiency of different kinds of transportation and list the benefits of carpooling.\n2:30 p.m. Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations\nEvaluations and post assessment!\n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-connecticut-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-dayville-ct/
LOCATION:Comfort Inn & Suites Dayville\, 16 Tracy Road\, Dayville\, CT\, 06241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,Educators,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20241029_095513-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260318T184006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T184102Z
UID:10000495-1786437000-1786460400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Energize CT Summer Institute Day 1 - Orange\, CT
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nYou are invited to the eesmarts™ Summer Institute for Teachers. Teachers may choose to attend both days or one day. Agendas have been designed to cover forms of energy\, sources of energy\, natural gas\, electricity\, climate change\, energy efficiency and energy careers. Join us for an engaging summer experience. \nWho Should Attend: \n\n3rd to 12th grade science educators\nCTE educators\nAfterschool program leaders\n\nFor the Attendees: \n\nNEED Science of Energy kit\nChoice of a NEED Energy Management kit\n$150 Stipend per day\nNGSS aligned curriculum\n\nQuestions:\nContact Wendi Moss at moss@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. Take a short pre-assessment.\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. Forms and Sources: 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. Candy Collector\n11:30 a.m. Lunch\n12:15 p.m. Introduction to Renewables\nTake a look and explore hands-on solar\, hydropower\, and wind activities\nPV Panel Exploration and UV Beads\nMoving Water Can Do Work\nWind Blade Investigation\n2:00 p.m. Energy Career Explorations\nTake a look at our Energy Career Excursion sampler and ways to incorporate into the classroom. Play a round of Energy Guess Who and Energy Careers Round Up.\n2:30 p.m. Pretzel Power\nThis activity will help with the understanding of energy efficiency of different kinds of transportation and list the benefits of carpooling.\n2:45 p.m. Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations\nEvaluations and post assessment!\n3:00 p.m. Adjourn \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-energize-ct-summer-institute-day-1-orange-ct/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Orange\, 136 Marsh Hill Road\, Orange\, CT\, 06477\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,Educators,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20250403_100255-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260331T135434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T144658Z
UID:10000509-1788942600-1788967800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Tulsa\, OK
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nSeptember 9\, 2026\nOklahoma State University\nB. S. Roberts Room\n700 N Greenwood Avenue\nTulsa\, OK 74106 \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Breakfast and lunch provided.\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• A NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• OPI Credit Provided\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-tulsa-ok/
LOCATION:Oklahoma State University – Tulsa\, 700 N Greenwood Avenue\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260331T145055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T145924Z
UID:10000510-1790238600-1790263800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Warrensville Heights\, OH
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20250320_094835-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260319T183859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T132931Z
UID:10000498-1790670600-1790694000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Wakefield\, MA
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20250716_110257-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260310T120431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T173216Z
UID:10000484-1790670600-1790695800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Colfax\, NC
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260324T153548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T154141Z
UID:10000501-1790757000-1790780400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Ponca City\, OK
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9407-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260313T171525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T133141Z
UID:10000486-1790843400-1790866800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Quincy\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION\nOctober 1\, 2026\nHoliday Inn Express Boston/Quincy\n1 Arlington Street\nQuincy\, MA 02171 \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-mass-save-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-quincy-ma/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Boston/Quincy\, 1 Arlington Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260331T163144Z
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SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Oak Creek\, WI
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 10\, 2026\nOak Creek Community Center\n8580 South Howell Avenue\nOak Creek\, WI 53154 \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-oak-creek-wi/
LOCATION:Oak Creek Community Center\, 8580 South Howell Avenue\, Oak Creek\, WI\, 53154\, 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:20261020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Boston\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 20\, 2026\nMuseum of Science\n1 Science Park\nBoston\, MA 02114 \nWhat do You Receive for Your Participation?\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Substitute Reimbursement Provided\n• PDP credits\n• Massachusetts aligned curriculum\nWho Should Attend?\n• K-12 Massachusetts Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQuestions?\nContact Wendi Moss at:\nwmoss@need.org\nor call 1-800-875-5029 What do You Receive for Your Participation? \nWho is The NEED Project?\nThe NEED Project designs and delivers teacher-tested educational materials\, evaluation techniques and tools\, recognition of student achievement\, and professional development for educators. NEED materials and training programs provide comprehensive\, objective information about the scientific concepts of energy and the sources of energy – their use and their impact on the environment\, the economy and society. \nAgenda \n8:30am Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are provided 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. \n8:45am Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the Sponsor 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. Efficiency Bingo. \n9:00am 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. \n10:30am Candy Collector\nThis fun activity will introduce the terms “renewable” and “nonrenewable”. Students will get a closer look at how long energy sources will last when using only nonrenewable sources and when incorporating renewable sources of energy. \n11:00am 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. \n11:30pm Efficiency Careers Roundup \nNoon Lunch \n1:00pm Hands on Energy Activities\n• Efficiency and Conservation\n• Insulation Investigation\n• Audit Tool Exploration\n• Climate – Climate Web \n2:30pm Conservation in the Round \n3:00pm Explore the Website\, Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations \n3:30pm Adjourn Explore the Website\, Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-massachusetts-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-boston-ma/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, 1 Science Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02114
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:20261029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151421
CREATED:20260325T142559Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Hadley\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 29\, 2026\nCourtyard by Marriott Hadley\n423 Russell Street\nHadley\, MA 01035 \nWhat do You Receive for Your Participation?\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Substitute Reimbursement Provided\n• PDP credits\n• Massachusetts aligned curriculum \nWho Should Attend?\n• K-12 Massachusetts Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQuestions?\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 Who is The NEED Project? \nAgenda \n8:30am Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are provided 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. \n8:45am Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the Sponsor 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. Efficiency Bingo. \n9:00am 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. \n10:30am Candy Collector\nThis fun activity will introduce the terms “renewable” and “nonrenewable”. Students will get a closer look at how long energy sources will last when using only nonrenewable sources and when incorporating renewable sources of energy. \n11:00am 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. \n11:30pm Efficiency Careers Roundup \nNoon Lunch \n1:00pm Hands on Energy Activities\n• Efficiency and Conservation\n• Insulation Investigation\n• Audit Tool Exploration\n• Climate – Climate Web \n2:30pm Conservation in the Round \n3:00pm Explore the Website\, Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations \n3:30pm Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-massachusetts-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-hadley-ma/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Hadley\, 423 Russell Street\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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