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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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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/New_York:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 PECO PEEP Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Warrington\, Pennsylvania
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!” \nDates and Location\nOctober 20\, 2026\nHomewood Suites by Hilton Doylestown\n2650 Kelly Road\nWarrington\, PA 18976 \nFor The Attendees:\n• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials\n• Substitute Reimbursement\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 \n8:00 a.m. Register\, breakfast\, and paperwork\nTake a quick pre-workshop assessment and meet fellow attendees. \n8:15 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to the PEEP 2.0 Program\nGet a rundown on all PEEP offerings\, learn about the curriculum\, and play a fun energy game. \n8:45 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. \n10:15 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. \n11:00 a.m. Nonrenewable Energy Activities\nGet a quick glimpse into natural gas with Natural Gas Story and nuclear with Nuclear Fuel Rod Assembly Model activities for the classroom\, and an overview of kit offerings. \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Renewable Energy Activities\nTake a look and explore hands-on solar with Solar Bugs and Simple Solar Circuits with breadboards\, hydropower with Moving Water Can Do Work\, and wind with Build an Anemometer activities and kit offerings. \n2:00 p.m. Energy Careers in the Round\nTake a quick look at some great energy careers resources from NEED and beyond. \n2:30 p.m. Climate Web Game\nDon’t be a fly on the wall\, get up and involved in this activity that will help to showcase how energy consumption and the environment are connected. \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-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-warrington-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Homewood Suites by Hilton Doylestown PA\, 2650 Kelly Road\, Warrington\, PA\, 18976\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,PECO/PEEP,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/New_York:20261020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T153000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T053946Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260829T081029Z
CREATED:20260829T080837Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Science Sensemaking in Action Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Formerly known as the Region 4 Science Conference\, this annual fall event brings together science educators from across Texas\, and NEED is excited to be part of it each year! \nIf you’re attending\, don’t miss out on NEED’s hands-on energy session and be sure to stop by our expo table to chat with longtime Texas-based NEED facilitator Melanie Harper. She’ll be sharing free TEKS-aligned curriculum NEED has to offer\, professional development opportunities\, student programs available\, and plenty of great STEM and energy resources you can take right back to your classroom! \nWebsite: https://esc4.net/event/science-symposium \nOctober 21\, 2026\n8:00 – 4:00 PM (CDT)\nRegion 4 McKinney Conference Center\n7200 Northwest Drive\nHouston\, TX 77092
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026sciencesensemakinginactionsymposium/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000
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CREATED:20260731T144341Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Williams Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - New Albany\, 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“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 21\, 2026\nCourtyard by Marriott Columbus/New Albany\n5211 Forest Drive\nNew Albany\, OH 43054 \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\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-new-albany-ohio/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Columbus/New Albany\, 5211 Forest Drive\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T165323Z
CREATED:20260506T165323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T165323Z
UID:10000528-1792570500-1792594800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 NOIA Offshore Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Point Clear\, Alabama
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 21\, 2026\nThe Grand Hotel & Spa\nOne Grand Boulevard\nPoint Clear\, AL 36564 \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Breakfast & lunch provided\n• Substitute reimbursement\n• State aligned curriculum\n• Opportunities to learn about the industry from energy professionals\n• Networking opportunities \nWho Should Attend?\n• 4th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Math Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders with a focus on STEM \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:15 a.m. Registration\nPick up workshop materials\, conference supplies and enjoy continental breakfast \n8:45 a.m. Welcome from NOIA and Basics of Offshore Energy\nMeet your fellow participants. \n9:00 a.m. Science of Energy\nExplore the forms of Energy and Energy Transformations with these explorations. \n10:00 a.m. Energy Round-Up and Candy Collector\nLearn about the energy sources we use and how we use them in these fun activities. \n11:00 a.m. Introduction to Exploring Offshore Energy\nLearn all about exploring and harnessing energy offshore including how we explore\, produce\, and use the nation’s offshore oil and gas resources as well as how we develop and use wave and wind energy from the outer continental shelf. \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Understanding Offshore Energy and Offshore Energy Careers\nPresented by Paa-Joe Akoto-Ampaw\, Vice President\, Gulf of America Woodside Energy.\nEnjoy presentations about energy technologies in use offshore and the energy careers that make offshore exploration and development possible with various industry leaders. \n1:45 p.m. Exploring Offshore Wind Energy Continued \n2:45 p.m. Wrapping Up\nSubstitute forms\, evaluations and more! \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn \nThanks to our NOIA Member Sponsor
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-noia-offshore-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-point-clear-alabama/
LOCATION:AZ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135156Z
CREATED:20260417T183538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T135156Z
UID:10000524-1792571400-1792594800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Albuquerque\, New Mexico
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 21\, 2026\nDoubleTree by Hilton Albuquerque\n201 Marquette NW Avenue\nAlbuquerque\, NM 87102 \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-albuquerque-nm/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Albuquerque\, 201 Marquette Avenue NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T153000
DTSTAMP:20260818T154507Z
CREATED:20260616T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154507Z
UID:10000547-1792656000-1792683000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Rockville\, Maryland
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 22\, 2026\nHilton Garden Inn Rockville\n14975 Shady Grove Road\nRockville\, MD 20850 \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 \nNew Educator to Program Agenda\n8:00 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Sign In\n8:05 a.m. Mini Circuit Activity\n8:30 a.m. Welcome & Overview of the Day\n8:45 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations\n9:00 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy\n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Breakouts\n10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources and\nCandy Collector\n11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\n11:45 a.m. Lunch\n12:30 p.m. Natural Gas Story\n1:00 p.m. Exploring NEED Kits\n• Wind Activity\n• Solar Activity\n• Oil & Gas Activity\n• Energy House Activity\n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork\n3:30 p.m. Adjourn \nReturning Educator to Program Agenda\n8:00 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Sign In\n8:05 a.m. Mini Circuit Activity\n8:30 a.m. Welcome & Overview of the Day\n8:45 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations\n9:00 a.m. Science of Energy Recap\n9:30 a.m. Energy Enigma\n10:30 a.m. Science of Electricity\n11:45 a.m. Lunch\n12:30 p.m. Understanding Climate\n• Greenhouse in a Beaker\n• Carbon Cycle Simulation\n• Climate Web\n2:00 p.m. Energy Industry Guess Who?\n2:30 p.m. School Energy Teams\n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork\n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-energizing-student-potential-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-rockville-maryland/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Rockville/Gaitherburg\, 14975 Shady Grove Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,ESP,ESP MCPS,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260829T081640Z
CREATED:20260829T081612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T081640Z
UID:10000579-1792713600-1792799999@www.need.org
SUMMARY:UtSTA 2026 Annual Conference "Sustain the Spark"
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting and presenting at the UtSTA 2026 Annual Conference “Sustain the Spark”! \nOctober 23\, 2026\n7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (MDT)\nDavis Conference Center\, 1651 North 700 West Layton\, Utah 84041 \nhttps://utsta.org
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-utsta/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260830T040539Z
CREATED:20260830T040505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T040539Z
UID:10000580-1792800000-1792886399@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Washington Science Teachers Association (WSTA) Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting and presenting a hands-on session at the 2026 WSTA Conference! \nWashington State’s Only Science Education Conference! \nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026 \nSehome High School in Bellingham\, WA \nhttps://wsta.wildapricot.org/Conference
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-washington-science-teachers-association-wsta-conference/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T201437Z
CREATED:20260813T201437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T201437Z
UID:10000561-1792828800-1792854000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 PECO PEEP Level 2 Energy Workshop for Teachers - Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
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!” \nDates and Location\nOctober 24\, 2026\nUniversity City Science Center\n3675 Market St STE 400\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19104 \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• $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 \n8:00 a.m. Register\, breakfast\, and paperwork\nTake a quick pre-workshop assessment and meet fellow attendees. \n8:15 a.m. Welcome & PEEP 2.0 Program Review\nGet a rundown on all PEEP offerings\, learn about the curriculum\, and play a fun energy game. \n8:45 a.m. Review of Kit Opportunities\nParticipate in a fun energy-source themed challenge for prizes. Review the kits available for PEEP participants. Discuss activities\, leveling\, and adaptations in a community format. \n9:45 a.m. Energy Beach Balls\nThis activity gives practice for defining and describing energy vocabulary. It is written for energy forms or energy sources but can be easily modified to suit any topic area. It can be an excellent get-to-know you activity and also a great formative assessment tool to review before a new unit or an exam. \n10:15 a.m. Pipeline Push Natural Gas and Petroleum\nThis activity will demonstrate how natural gas and petroleum is moved through the pipeline system during processing. \n11:00 a.m. Exploring Nuclear Energy\n• Nuclear Refuel Relay\n• Fuel Rod Assembly Activities \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Ice Cube Tray Battery\nBuild a functional battery using electrolytes\, copper\, and zinc that lights an LED and measure the voltage and current of their battery cells. \n1:30 p.m. Climate and Carbon Fun\n• Calcium Carbonate Precipitation\n• Climate Change and Sea Life \n2:15 p.m. Careers Enigma\nPut on your detective hats and research clues to uncover career facts. This cooperative learning activity accesses Language Arts and critical thinking skills\, as students attempt to conceal their own career while guessing the opposing teams’ careers. \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-level-2-energy-workshop-for-teachers-philadelphia-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:University City Science Center\, University City Science Center 3675 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Educators,PECO/PEEP,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T112232Z
CREATED:20260827T175924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T112232Z
UID:10000570-1792828800-1792854000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 ONEOK Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - St. Paul\, Minnesota
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 24\, 2026\nONEOK Northern District Office\n2728 Patten Road\nSt. Paul\, MN 55113 \nFor The Attendees:\n• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials\n• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking about solar energy installations and solar energy in the classroom\n• Stipend Provided\n• Two free classroom kits to keep and use with your students\n• Breakfast and lunch provided \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029. \nAGENDA* \n8:00 a.m. Arrival\, registration\, breakfast \n8:15 a.m. Welcome from ONEOK & NEED\, Safety Moment \n8:30 a.m. Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. \n10:00 a.m. Energy Sources Connections\nThese activities will help to introduce the renewable and nonrenewable energy sources we use for energy every day and connect them to the energy transformations that enable us to use them. Participants will enjoy Candy Collector\, Energy Roundup\, and Forms and Sources of Energy activities. \n11:00 a.m. Midstream Careers Guess Who\nJust like the classic guessing game\, this simplified activity uses paper supplies and critical thinking skills to learn about careers in the midstream sector of the energy industry. \n11:30 a.m. Lunch & ONEOK Speaker \n12:30 p.m. Energy is on the Move\nThis segment will introduce the midstream world through an introduction and hands on activities.\n• Introduction to NG\, petroleum products\, pipelines\, & energy on the move\n• Natural Gas Story\n• Refinery Maze\n• Build a Pipeline\n• Pipeline Push\n• Safety Activity \n2:30 p.m. Climate Web\nThis activity explores energy use and the impacts on the world around us. \n2:50 p.m. Paperwork \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-oneok-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-st-paul-minnesota/
LOCATION:ONEOK Northern District Office\, 2728 Patten Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55113\, 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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T154821Z
CREATED:20260508T133501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T154821Z
UID:10000531-1793088000-1793113200@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Williams Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - McDonough\, Georgia
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 27\, 2026\nHilton Garden Inn Atlanta South/McDonough\n95 Highway 81 West\nMcDonough\, GA 30253 \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\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-mcdonough-georgia/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta South/McDonough\, 95 Highway 81 West\, McDonough\, GA\, 30253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260702T191724Z
CREATED:20260702T182702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T191724Z
UID:10000550-1793089800-1793113200@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 ACE Climate Science Workshop for Teachers - Vineland\, New Jersey
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 27\, 2026\nHampton Inn & Suites Vineland\n21354 W Landis Avenue\nVineland\, NJ 08360 \nWho should attend?\n• 6th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\, CTE\, Social Science & afterschool program leaders within the Atlantic City Electric service area\nWhat do attendees receive?\n• It’s FREE\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit and a NEED Climate Science Kit\n• New Jersey and Next Generation Science Standards aligned curriculum\n• Breakfast\, lunch and networking time \nQuestions\nCall or email Wendi Moss at 1-800-875-5029 or Wmoss@need.org. \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast\, and Pre-Assessment \n8:45 a.m. Welcome from Atlantic City Electric and Introductions \n9:00 a.m. Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations. \n10:15 a.m. Energy\, Electricity\, and the New Jersey Energy Picture\n• Energy Round Up\n• Candy Collector\n• New Jersey Electric Connections \n11:30 a.m. Lunch and Stretch Break \n12:00 p.m. Climate in the Classroom \n\nIntroduction to climate science\nGreenhouse in a Beaker\nHeat Islands\nCarbon Cycle Simulation\n\n1:30 p.m. Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Build Your Energy House \n2:15 p.m. Student Climate Teams and the New Jersey Climate Challenge \n2:30 p.m. All the good stuff: Post-Assessment\, Ordering Kits\, Evaluation\, Sub Reimbursement and More! \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-ace-climate-science-workshop-for-teachers-vineland-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites Vineland\, 2134 W Landis Avenue\, Vineland\, NJ\, 08360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135231Z
CREATED:20251216T134439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T135231Z
UID:10000464-1793175300-1793201400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Virginia Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Virginia Beach\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nOctober 28\, 2026\nVirginia Natural Gas Headquarters\n544 S Independence Blvd\nVirginia Beach\, VA 23452 \nWho should attend?\n• 5th to 8th Grade Science Teachers from the following counties:\no Chesapeake\no Norfolk\no Virginia Beach\nWhat do attendees receive?\n• It’s FREE\n• Substitute reimbursement\n• Choice of a NEED Science of Energy Kit or a NEED Exploring Oil and Gas Kit\n• Virginia SOL aligned curriculum \nQuestions\nCall or email Wendi Moss at 1-800-875-5029 or Wmoss@need.org. \nAgenda \n8:15 a.m. Registration\, breakfast and pre-assessment \n8:45 a.m. Welcome\, Safety and Intentional Inclusion Moment \n9:00 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. VNG sponsorship provides teachers with a choice of a NEED Science of Energy Kit or a NEED Oil & Gas Kit. \n10:15 a.m. Candy Collector\nThis activity is used to teach about renewable and nonrenewable sources. \n10:45 a.m. Exploring Natural Gas\n• Natural Gas and Renewable Natural Gas Story Simulation\n• Exploring Natural Gas Basics\n• Biomass in a Bag \n12:00 p.m. Lunch and Energy Careers Panel \n1:00 p.m. Renewable Natural Gas 101 with VNG \n1:15 p.m. Energy Efficiency and Conservation 101 \n1:30 p.m. Build your own Energy House \n2:15 p.m. Technology demonstrations \n3:00 p.m. Evaluation\, post-assessment and kit orders \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-virginia-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-virginia-beach-va/
LOCATION:Virginia Natural Gas Office\, 544 S Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 234523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251009_101528-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T190443Z
CREATED:20260702T183155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T190443Z
UID:10000551-1793262600-1793286000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 ACE Climate Science Workshop for Teachers - Manahawkin\, New Jersey
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 29\, 2026\nHoliday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island\n151 Route 72 West\nManahawkin\, NJ 08050 \nWho should attend?\n• 6th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\, CTE\, Social Science & afterschool program leaders within the Atlantic City Electric service area\nWhat do attendees receive?\n• It’s FREE\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit and a NEED Climate Science Kit\n• New Jersey and Next Generation Science Standards aligned curriculum\n• Breakfast\, lunch and networking time \nQuestions\nCall or email Wendi Moss at 1-800-875-5029 or Wmoss@need.org. \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast\, and Pre-Assessment \n8:45 a.m. Welcome from Atlantic City Electric and Introductions \n9:00 a.m. Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations. \n10:15 a.m. Energy\, Electricity\, and the New Jersey Energy Picture \n\nEnergy Round Up\nCandy Collector\nNew Jersey Electric Connections\n\n11:30 a.m. Lunch and Stretch Break \n12:00 p.m. Climate in the Classroom \n\nIntroduction to climate science\nGreenhouse in a Beaker\nHeat Islands\nCarbon Cycle Simulation\n\n1:30 p.m. Energy Efficiency and Conservation and Build Your Energy House \n2:15 p.m. Student Climate Teams and the New Jersey Climate Challenge \n2:30 p.m. All the good stuff: Post-Assessment\, Ordering Kits\, Evaluation\, Sub Reimbursement and More! \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/26ace_manahawkin/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Manbahawkin/Long Beach Island\, 151 Route 72 West\, Manahawkin\, NJ\, 08050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,ESP,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135257Z
CREATED:20260325T142559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T135257Z
UID:10000506-1793262600-1793287800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Hadley\, Massachusetts
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T053952Z
CREATED:20260416T144751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T053952Z
UID:10000523-1793695500-1793718000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Shell Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Monaca\, Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nNovember 3\, 2026\nCommunity College of Beaver County\nLearning Resources Center\nOne Campus Drive\nMonaca\, PA 15061 \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• Act 48 Credit 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-monaca-pa-2/
LOCATION:Community College of Beaver County\, One Campus Drive\, Monaca\, PA\, 15061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Shell,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260830T041928Z
CREATED:20260830T041928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T041928Z
UID:10000581-1793836800-1794095999@www.need.org
SUMMARY:NSTA Indianapolis Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting at the NSTA Conference hosted in Indianapolis this November 5-7\, 2026. Visit us at booth #2247 \nhttps://www.nsta.org/national-conference-science-education-indianapolis-2026 \nWe’re also presenting two hands-on sessions: \n1. From Exploration to Explanation: Three-Dimensional Learning with the Science of Energy \nDate: Fri\, Nov. 06\nTime: 4:00 PM\nLocation: 233\n\n2. See It. Teach It. Transform It: Bringing the Science of Energy to Life \nDate: Sat\, Nov. 07\nTime: 11:40 AM\nLocation: Marriott Ballroom 5\n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026nstaindy/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T151500
DTSTAMP:20260820T133817Z
CREATED:20260820T133817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T133817Z
UID:10000565-1793867400-1793891700@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 OPPD Level 2 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Omaha\, Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nExperience the impact of NEED’s hands-on energy education workshops! Each year\, educators across the country join NEED to explore engaging\, standards-aligned activities\, discover free curriculum resources\, and leave ready to bring energy concepts to life for their students. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting learning experience. Register for a workshop today! \nDon’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience: \n“I had a wonderful time as well as I learned so much knew knowledge. All activities were applicable to my teaching and can’t wait to share with my fellow teachers.” \n“Great workshop and terrific investment of my time. I learned so much I didn’t know about energy in real world applications\, this will be so very useful in my classroom. Thank you so much!” \n“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!” \nDate and Location\nNovember 5\, 2026\nOmaha Marriott\n10220 Regency Circle\nOmaha\, NE 68114 \nFor The Attendees:\n•Hands-on kits and curriculum\nmaterials\n•A great day of hands-on learning\nand professional networking\n•Breakfast and lunch\n•Substitute Reimbursement \nQuestions?  Email Eric Bensalah at ejbensalah@oppd.com \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\nSign in\, enjoy light refreshments\, and complete the pre-workshop poll. \n9:00 a.m. Welcome\nReview workshop goals and expectations for the day. \n9:15 a.m. Energy Roundup & Energy Enigma\nResearch\, compare\, and identify energy sources using evidence about their uses\, availability\, and environmental impacts while strengthening critical-thinking and communication skills. \n10:15 a.m. Energy Web Game\nCreate a collaborative web to model how building systems interact and influence energy use\, costs\, and usability. \n10:45 a.m. All About Electricity – Mission Possible\nInvestigate how the electric grid operates and use math to evaluate electricity sources and their environmental\, economic\, and social trade-offs. \n11:30 a.m. Lunch and OPPD Discussion: Energy Efficiency in Nebraska \n12:30 p.m. Energy Efficiency at School and Home\nUse energy-monitoring tools to investigate building systems and measure plug loads\, then analyze data to identify opportunities to reduce electricity use. \n2:00 p.m. Renewables Roundup\nInvestigate renewable energy transformations and apply engineering design practices by testing wind’s ability to perform work and building an efficient solar oven. \n3:00 p.m. Materials Selection and Evaluation\nSelect classroom materials and complete the workshop evaluation. \n3:15 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-oppd-level-2-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-omaha-nebraska/
LOCATION:Omaha Marriott\, 10220 Regency Circle\, Omaha\, NE\, 68114\, 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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260830T044727Z
CREATED:20260830T044606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T044727Z
UID:10000583-1793923200-1794182399@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 California Science Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:NEED is exhibiting and presenting at the 2026 CASE Conference. If you are attending\, be sure to chat with NEED State Program Director of California\, Barry Scott! \nConference website: https://conference.cascience.org \nNovember 6-8\nSacramento\, CA\nSafe Credit Union Convention Center \nBarry is presenting 3 hands-on sessions you’ll want to be sure to join: \nDate: November 6\nTime: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM  PST\nLocation:  MR10 – Safe Credit Union CC\nPowering Up Elementary Classrooms with Energy Science\nThrough NGSS-aligned demos and activities\, explore energy forms and transformations while integrating reading\, writing\, and vocabulary. Gain engaging\, classroom-ready lessons for elementary learners. \n  \nDate: November 7\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM PST\nLocation: MR9 – Safe Credit Union CC\nCrossing Over: Incorporating Energy & Science in Language Arts\nBring energy to literacy! Experience songs\, stories\, and hands-on activities that integrate science into ELA for K–8 learners. Gain ready-to-use lessons\, chants\, and scripts with these fun resources you can implement right away in your class. \n  \nDate: November 8\nTime: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PST\nLocation: A6 – Safe Credit Union CC\nExcellent Energy Engineering\nLearn how to seamlessly incorporate engineering and design into your science content lessons. Join us to engage in energy-themed design challenges just as your students would!
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-california-science-education-conference/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T151500
DTSTAMP:20260820T134216Z
CREATED:20260820T134216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T134216Z
UID:10000566-1794040200-1794064500@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 OPPD Level 1 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Omaha\, Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nExperience the impact of NEED’s hands-on energy education workshops! Each year\, educators across the country join NEED to explore engaging\, standards-aligned activities\, discover free curriculum resources\, and leave ready to bring energy concepts to life for their students. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting learning experience. Register for a workshop today! \nDon’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience: \n“I had a wonderful time as well as I learned so much knew knowledge. All activities were applicable to my teaching and can’t wait to share with my fellow teachers.” \n“Great workshop and terrific investment of my time. I learned so much I didn’t know about energy in real world applications\, this will be so very useful in my classroom. Thank you so much!” \n“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!” \nDate and Location\nNovember 7\, 2026\nOmaha Marriott\n10220 Regency Circle\nOmaha\, NE 68114 \nFor The Attendees:\n•Hands-on kits and curriculum\nmaterials\n•A great day of hands-on learning\nand professional networking\n•Breakfast and lunch\n•Substitute Reimbursement \nQuestions?  Email Eric Bensalah at ejbensalah@oppd.com \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Check-In \n9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nReview workshop goals and begin planning how to use the materials and activities in your school. \n9:30 a.m. The Science of Energy\nExplore hands-on investigations that bring energy forms and transformations to life while helping students master key science standards. \n10:30 a.m. Omaha Electric Connections\nExplore how different energy sources contribute to electricity generation locally and nationally. \n10:50 a.m. Circuits to Microgrids\nBuild and compare series and parallel circuits while exploring how electric grids and microgrids distribute power. \n11:45 a.m. Lunch and OPPD Energy Education & Home Energy Efficiency Resources \n12:30 p.m. Baseload Balance\nExplore how grid operators balance electricity generation and demand throughout the day. \n1:15 p.m. Introduction to Energy Efficiency & Conservation\nInvestigate how energy is used at home and school and identify simple steps you and your students can take to reduce consumption. \n1:30 p.m. Energy House\nExplore efficiency\, conservation\, and diminishing returns by insulating a model house with various materials and testing its performance. \n2:20 p.m. Energy Career Explorations\nExplore classroom activities that introduce diverse energy careers\, strengthen career-ready skills\, and connect learning to real-world opportunities. \n2:50 p.m. Q&A\, Post-Assessment\, and Evaluations\nComplete evaluations\, post-assessment\, and classroom kit orders. \n3:15 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-oppd-level-1-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-omaha-nebraska/
LOCATION:Omaha Marriott\, 10220 Regency Circle\, Omaha\, NE\, 68114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260827T183422Z
CREATED:20260827T183317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183422Z
UID:10000571-1794040200-1794065400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 PGG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Burbank\, California
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nExperience the impact of NEED’s hands-on energy education workshops! Each year\, educators across the country join NEED to explore engaging\, standards-aligned activities\, discover free curriculum resources\, and leave ready to bring energy concepts to life for their students. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting learning experience. Register for a workshop today! \nDon’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience: \n“I had a wonderful time as well as I learned so much knew knowledge. All activities were applicable to my teaching and can’t wait to share with my fellow teachers.” \n“Great workshop and terrific investment of my time. I learned so much I didn’t know about energy in real world applications\, this will be so very useful in my classroom. Thank you so much!” \n“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!” \nNovember 7\, 2026\nHampton Inn & Suites LA/Burbank\n7501 North Glenoaks Boulevard\nBurbank\, CA 91504 \nFor The Attendees:\n• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials\n• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\n• Breakfast and lunch\n• Stipend Provided \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are sponsored for each teacher attending the workshop. Packets include supplemental classroom materials\, Energy Infobooks at 4 grade levels\, and much more! Complete a pre-workshop assessment. \n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the sponsors of today’s workshop. Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. \n9:00 a.m. Climate Web Game\nLearn about cause-and-effect relationships in our climate system and set the stage for the purpose of the day’s activities. \n9:30 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations through this hands-on kit. This Kit can be used in Primary\, Elementary\, Intermediate\, and Secondary classrooms! \n10:45 Energy Source Connections\nThis activity teaches how different energy sources contribute to the total energy consumption of the United States. This activity also demonstrates the advantages of working together in a group and reinforces the ideas of collaborative discussion and cooperative learning. \n11:30 a.m. Renewable Round Robin\nExplore a few quick\, hands-on renewable energy source activities that are easy to implement in the classroom with scrap and found supplies. \n12:30 p.m. Lunch and PPG Panel – Sustainability and Renewable Energy at PPG \n1:15 p.m. Conservation in the Round \n1:30 p.m. Energy House\nCreate a mini energy house to explore how architecture\, insulation\, and landscaping can all combine to minimize thermal energy transfer in a home. \n2:45 p.m. Carbon Cycle Simulation\nTake a closer look at how the carbon cycle works naturally. \n3:15 p.m. Wrap up & Paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-pgg-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-burbank-california/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suite Burbank\, 7501 North Glenoaks Boulevard\, Burbank\, CA\, 91504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135419Z
CREATED:20260414T185745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T135419Z
UID:10000521-1794299400-1794322800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Greeley\, Colorado
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nNovember 10\, 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-2/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260827T183940Z
CREATED:20260827T183940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183940Z
UID:10000572-1794299400-1794324600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nExperience the impact of NEED’s hands-on energy education workshops! Each year\, educators across the country join NEED to explore engaging\, standards-aligned activities\, discover free curriculum resources\, and leave ready to bring energy concepts to life for their students. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting learning experience. Register for a workshop today! \nDon’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience: \n“I had a wonderful time as well as I learned so much knew knowledge. All activities were applicable to my teaching and can’t wait to share with my fellow teachers.” \n“Great workshop and terrific investment of my time. I learned so much I didn’t know about energy in real world applications\, this will be so very useful in my classroom. Thank you so much!” \n“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!” \nDate and Location\nNovember 10\, 2026\nHilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place\n3454 Forbes Avenue\nPittsburgh\, PA 15213 \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-pittsburgh-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place\, 3454 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20250320_094835-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260830T043313Z
CREATED:20260830T042618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T043313Z
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SUMMARY:CAST26: Science Teachers Association of Texas
DESCRIPTION:NEED will be at the 2026 CAST Conference being hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston\, TX this Nov. 12-14\, 2026. Visit us at booth #824! \nConference website: https://cast.statweb.org \nBe sure to also join us for a hands-on session! \n\nHarnessing Wind: Hands-On Energy in Action\nForms of Energy & Energy Transformations Interactive Lessons\nEnergize Elementary Students with the Science of Energy!
URL:https://www.need.org/event/cast26-science-teachers-association-of-texas/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 PECO PEEP Level 1 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Malvern\, Pennsylvania
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!” \nDates and Location\nNovember 12\, 2026\nDesmond Hotel Malvern\nOne Liberty Boulevard\nMalvern\, PA 19355 \nFor The Attendees:\n• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials\n• Substitute Reimbursement\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 \n8:00 a.m. Register\, breakfast\, and paperwork\nTake a quick pre-workshop assessment and meet fellow attendees. \n8:15 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to the PEEP 2.0 Program\nGet a rundown on all PEEP offerings\, learn about the curriculum\, and play a fun energy game. \n8:45 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. \n10:15 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. \n11:00 a.m. Nonrenewable Energy Activities\nGet a quick glimpse into natural gas with Natural Gas Story and nuclear with Nuclear Fuel Rod Assembly Model activities for the classroom\, and an overview of kit offerings. \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Renewable Energy Activities\nTake a look and explore hands-on solar with Solar Bugs and Simple Solar Circuits with breadboards\, hydropower with Moving Water Can Do Work\, and wind with Build an Anemometer activities and kit offerings. \n2:00 p.m. Energy Careers in the Round\nTake a quick look at some great energy careers resources from NEED and beyond. \n2:30 p.m. Climate Web Game\nDon’t be a fly on the wall\, get up and involved in this activity that will help to showcase how energy consumption and the environment are connected. \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-level-1-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-malvern-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Desmond Hotel Malvern\, 1 Liberty Boulevard\, Malvern\, PA\, 19355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,PECO/PEEP,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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