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SUMMARY:2026 Shell Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Baton Rouge\, Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 20\, 2026\nLouisiana Arts & Science Museum\n100 S River Road\nBaton Rouge\, LA 70802 \nWho Should Attend?\n• 4th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Math Teachers\n• Social Science Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Substitute Reimbursement Provided\n• Choice of a NEED Science of Energy Kit or a NEED Exploring Oil and Gas Kit\n• State aligned curriculum \nQuestions\nCall or email Wendi Moss at 1-800-875-5029 or Wmoss@need.org. \n2026 Agenda \n8:45 a.m. Registration and breakfast \n9:00 a.m. Welcome and Today’s Goals and Objectives \n9:30 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. Shell’s sponsorship provides teachers with a Science of Energy Kit \n11:00 a.m. Energy Enigma \n11:45 a.m. Candy Collector \n12:15 p.m. Lunch and Speaker \n1:00 p.m. Hands on Learning\n• Oil & Gas\no Pipeline Push\no Refining Maze\no Polymers \n2:00 p.m. Conservation in the Round \n2:45 p.m. Wrap Up and Paperwork \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-shell-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-baton-rouge-louisiana/
LOCATION:Louisiana Arts & Science Museum\, 100 S River Road\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Shell,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T083000
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Boston\, Massachusetts
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/Denver:20261020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261020T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Billings\, Montana
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 20\, 2026\nBillings Hotel & Conference Center\n1223 Mullowney Lane\nBillings\, MT 59101 \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-billings-mt/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Lane\, Billings\, Montana\, 59101
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Mississippi Solar Energy Workshop for Teachers - Marks\, MS
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\nOctober 19\, 2026\nQuitman County School District\nY.O.U. Multi-Purpose Room\n1362 Martin L. King Drive\nMarks\, MS 38646 \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/Substitute Reimbursement \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n9:00 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Complete your pre-workshop knowledge assessment. Continental breakfast. \n9:20 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! \n9:40 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. \n10:45 a.m. Candy Collector\nCandy Collector is a fun activity to introduce the terms “renewable” and “nonrenewable”. Participants will get a closer look at how long energy sources will last when using only nonrenewable sources and when incorporating renewable sources of energy. \n11:00 a.m. Solar Energy 101 \n11:15 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. \n12:00 a.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring Solar Energy Continued \n2:15 p.m. Careers in Solar Energy\nLearn about careers in energy and solar. What skills do students need to work in renewable energy? \n2:45 p.m. The Paperwork! Evaluation\, Selection of Kits\, and Wrap-up \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-mississippi-solar-energy-workshop-for-teachers-marks-ms/
LOCATION:Quitman County School District/Y.O.U. Multi-Purpose Room\, 1362 Martin L. King Drive\, Marks\, MS\, 38646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T200312Z
CREATED:20260519T200312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T200312Z
UID:10000543-1792053000-1792076400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Ferndale\, Washington
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 15\, 2026\nPhillips 66 Ferndale Refinery\nEmergency Response Center\n3901 Unick Road\nFerndale\, WA 98248 \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-ferndale-washington/
LOCATION:Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery Emergency Response Center\, 3901 Unick Road\, Ferndale\, WA\, 98248\, 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/Chicago:20261015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T151223Z
CREATED:20260401T123320Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Houston\, 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\nOctober 15\, 2026\nHoliday Inn Energy Corridor\n1112 Eldridge Parkway\nHouston\, TX 77077 \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-houston-tx/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Energy Corridor\, 1112 Eldridge Parkway\, Houston\, TX\, 77077\, 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T134933Z
CREATED:20260518T134933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T134933Z
UID:10000540-1791966600-1791990000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 National Fuel Energy Education Workshop for Teacher - Buffalo\, New York
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 14\, 2026\nHilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport\n4201 Genesee Street\nBuffalo\, NY 14225 \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 and Breakfast \n9:00 a.m. Welcome and expectations. \n9:10 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the NEED Science of Energy kit. \n10:30 a.m. Electric Connections and Natural Gas Story\nThese quick lessons introduce participants to the terms of renewable and nonrenewable and what energy sources are used in New York to produce energy. \n11:15 a.m. Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Home\nEnergy Efficiency Kits\nAn introduction to the ways in which we use energy in school buildings and at home. Explore the National Fuel Home Energy Efficiency kits available to your students. \n12:15 p.m. Lunch \n1:00 p.m. Explore Climate Science and Carbon\nA comprehensive guide for learning about climate and climate change through hands-on\, critical thinking activities. \n\nCarbon Cycle Simulation\nClimate Web\n\n2:00 p.m. Wrap Up Paperwork \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-national-fuel-energy-education-workshop-for-teacher-buffalo-new-york/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport\, 4201 Genesee Street\, Buffalo\, New York\, 14225
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260818T154346Z
CREATED:20260702T151834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154346Z
UID:10000548-1791878400-1791905400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Workshop - Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nWhat Is The Energizing Student Potential Program?\nThe Energizing Student Potential Program is “STEM project-based\,” combining classroom activities with a school energy audit by students\, a student-run energy fair and an energy-focused STEM challenge. \nPepco and the Exelon Foundation\, in partnership with the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project offer Energizing Student Potential (ESP)\, a STEM-focused energy program for grades 3 – 12. This program brings together standards-based curriculum for use by educators and media specialists in the library\, classroom\, and afterschool setting. \nEnergizing Student Potential is a collaborative educational initiative designed to empower students to explore opportunities in STEM fields and help them discover their own path to innovation through a variety of classroom subjects. ESP is designed to help educators bring energy into the school and to provide all the tools and resources necessary for students and educators to learn together\, explore energy together\, and teach their local communities about energy. \nProgram Offerings:\nTeacher Training Workshops on a variety of energy topics – including the Science of Energy\, Forms and Transformations\, Energy Sources\, Electricity\, Transportation\, Climate Science and Energy Efficiency. Substitute reimbursement available\, and stipend for Saturday worksh0ps.\nTeacher selected NEED energy kits and classroom curriculum valued at $1\,000.\nOpportunity for a mini-grant of up to $400 available via application to support additional ESP supplies or resources for the classroom.\nAn optional ESP Energy Fair kit for students to create an Energy Fair to share their knowledge with each other and the local community.\nResources for direct to student content – YouTube and Instagram Live sessions that connect to an ESP content area – electricity\, solar\, wind\, efficiency\, nuclear\, as well as links to energy videos\, virtual tours and more.\nOpportunity for Student Energy Team Trainings for small group of students (clubs) with NEED’s Certified Energy Manager and other staff on managing energy use in the school (and in the home) Topics can include general energy\, energy efficiency\, engineering\, and more.\nOpportunities to request Exelon volunteers to chat with students to learn more about energy careers.\nExelon-wide Energy Innovation Challenge for students to “opt in” for participation within a class or individually \nDate and Location\nOctober 13\, 2026\nWashington Marriott Metro Center\n775 12th Street\nWashington\, DC 20005 \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 \n8:00 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Sign In \n8:20 a.m. Welcome & Overview of the Day \n8:30 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. \n10:00 a.m. Electric Connections and Candy Collector\nElectric Connections teaches how different energy sources contribute to the generation of electricity. Candy Collector is a fun game to introduce students to the terms “renewable” and “nonrenewable”. \n11:00 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\nEnergy Careers Roundup is a good activity to introduce careers in the industry. \n11:30 a.m. Lunch \n12:00 p.m. Exploring NEED Kits\n• Wind Activity – Wind Blade Investigation and Wind Can Do Work\n• Solar Activity – Solar Oven and UV Beads\n• Climate Science – Greenhouse in a Beaker and Climate Web \n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn \n**Supporting library books will be discussed for each of the activities with appropriate grade bands.
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-energizing-student-potential-energy-workshop-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Washington Marriott Metro Center\, 775 12th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,ESP,ESP DC,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T084500
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SUMMARY:2026 ConocoPhillips Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Midland\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location:\nOctober 12\, 2026\nPermian Basin Petroleum Museum\n1500 I-20\nMidland\, TX 79701 \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 \n2026 Agenda \n8:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast \n9:00 a.m. Welcome and Expectations \n9:10 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. ConocoPhillips provides a Science of Energy Kit \n10:30 a.m. Energy in the Balance\nThis activity includes charting and graphing activities in which students\nevaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the major energy sources. \n11:00 a.m. Exploring Oil & Gas\n• Peak Oil Activity\n• Pipeline Push \n12:00 p.m. ConocoPhillips Speaker and Lunch \n1:00 p.m. Understanding Carbon and Decarbonization\n• Carbon Cycle Simulation \n1:45 p.m. Oil and Gas Career Round Up \n2:15 p.m. Explore NEED Resources: About the NEED Website and Curriculum Packet \n2:45 p.m. Wrap Up Paperwork \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-conocophillips-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-midland-texas/
LOCATION:Permian Basin Petroleum Museum\, 1500 I-20\, Midland\, TX\, 79701\, United States
CATEGORIES:ConocoPhillips,Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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