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SUMMARY:NEED Energy Exchange Webinar - November
DESCRIPTION:Join NEED’s Curriculum Team and Teacher Advisory Board for a monthly webinar series! Each month will feature a different theme highlighting new activities\, oldies but goodies\, and even updates from the energy industry. \nWebinars will take place on the third Wednesday of each month through May from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Come learn more about NEED and energy\, enjoy some fun and camaraderie\, and maybe even win a prize! \nRegister for as many webinars as you would like. Participation is free\, and no materials are needed. \n\nPrizes may be awarded during each webinar.\nEach attendee will earn one entry into an end-of-year energy kit drawing for every webinar attended. The more webinars you attend\, the more chances you have to win!\nPlease share this opportunity with friends and fellow educators both within and outside your school!\nParticipants may request a certificate of attendance.\n\nFor security purposes\, participants must register in advance and will receive an individualized Zoom link. \n\n\nNovember 18\, 2026 at 6:30 PM (EST) – Energy and Geography\nCelebrate National GIS Day with our resident GIS expert\, and explore some of NEED’s fun multi-disciplinary\, social science-friendly activities! \n\n\nSIGN UP TODAY! \n\n\nMissed a previous webinar? Check out the recording at www.youtube.com/@NEEDproject.
URL:https://www.need.org/event/need-energy-exchange-webinar-november/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 CSF Energy Education Workshop - Abingdon\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Energy Workshops for Teachers\nSponsored by the Coalfield Solar Fund and hosted by The NEED Project. \nJoin educators from across Virginia and West Virginia for a full day of FREE hands-on training from The NEED Project to explore energy resources\, electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, climate science\, and careers. \nDate: Nov 19\, 2026\nTime: 7: 45 AM – 03: 30 PM (EDT)\nLocation: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center\, Abingdon\, VA \nFor The Attendees: \n\nHands-on kits and curriculum materials\nA great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and parking\nSubstitute reimbursement\n\nWho Should Attend?\nK-12 Virginia and West Virginia educators interested in expanding energy education in their classrooms! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! \nAGENDA:\n7:45 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Introductory Paperwork\nSign in\, get some breakfast\, meet some friends\, and get ready for a fun day! \n8:00 a.m. Welcome & Intro\nWelcome from Coalfield Solar Fund and NEED Team. \n8:15 a.m. Energy Bingo\nParticipate in small group and large group discussions on what you’ve been able to accomplish and what’s planned for the future. What student engagements were interesting or notable\, what advice and inspiration can you gain from the others? \n8:30 a.m. Energy Career Enigma\nPlay a game to explore careers in energy and compete for prizes. \n9:00 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. \n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Breakouts \n10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources\, Electric Connections and Candy Collector\nExperience these activities that help explain Illinois electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes. \n11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\nThis activity will help introduce students to careers in the energy industry. \n11:45 a.m. Energy 101 \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Activities – Wind\, Solar\, and Energy House \n2:30 p.m. Conservation in the Round\nConservation in the Round is a quick\, entertaining game to reinforce information about energy sources\, forms of energy\, and general energy information. \n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/csf-abingdon-va-11-19-26/
LOCATION:Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center\, 1 Partnership Circle\, Abingdon\, VA\, 24210\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSF,Workshop
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SUMMARY:2026 National Fuel Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Niagara Falls\, New York
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nNovember 19\, 2026\nDoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls\n401 Buffalo Avenue\nNiagara Falls\, NY 14303 \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-teachers-niagara-falls-new-york/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls\, 401 Buffalo Avenue\, Niagara Falls\, NY\, 14303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135627Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Lake Charles\, Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nDate and Location\nNovember 19\, 2026\nRegion 5 STEM Center\n1509 Enterprise Boulevard\nLake Charles\, LA 70615 \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• Librarians\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-lake-charles-la/
LOCATION:Region 5 STEM Center\, 1509 Enterprise Boulevard\, Lake Charles
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:20261119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 Constellation Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Baltimore\, Maryland
DESCRIPTION:  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\nDate and Location\nNovember 19\, 2026\nCanopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point\n1215 Willis Street\nBaltimore\, MD 21231 \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\n• CTLE credit provided \nQuestions?\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Expectations\n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting\nwith the Science of Energy kit.\n10:30 a.m. Electric Connections\nThis quick lesson allows participants to understand renewable and nonrenewable\nenergy sources.\n11:00 a.m. Nuclear 101\nThese hands-on activities will help explain the concepts of radioactive decay and half-life\nusing an exponential decay curve.\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Exploring Wind\, Water\, and Solar\nExplore hands-on activities from our Wind and Hydropower curriculum.\n• Anemometer\n• Moving Water Can Do Work\n• PV Exploration\n2:15 p.m. Climate Science – Carbon Cycle Simulation\nThis simulation will help to visualize how the carbon cycle works and how carbon atoms\nare exchanged between reservoirs.\n2:45 p.m. Constellation Summer Program Opportunity\n3:00 p.m. Wrap Up and paperwork\n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/25210/
LOCATION:Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point\, 1215 Willis Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T153000
DTSTAMP:20261029T184056Z
CREATED:20261013T210536Z
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UID:10000599-1795160700-1795188600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 CSF Energy Education Workshop - Tazewell\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Energy Workshops for Teachers\nSponsored by the Coalfield Solar Fund and hosted by The NEED Project. \nJoin educators from across Virginia and West Virginia for a full day of FREE hands-on training from The NEED Project to explore energy resources\, electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, climate science\, and careers. \nDate: Nov 20\, 2026\nTime: 7: 45 AM – 03: 30 PM (EDT)\nLocation: Tazewell County Career and Technical Center \nFor The Attendees: \n\nHands-on kits and curriculum materials\nA great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and parking\nSubstitute reimbursement\n\nWho Should Attend?\nK-12 Virginia and West Virginia educators interested in expanding energy education in their classrooms! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! \nAGENDA:\n7:45 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Introductory Paperwork\nSign in\, get some breakfast\, meet some friends\, and get ready for a fun day! \n8:00 a.m. Welcome & Intro\nWelcome from Coalfield Solar Fund and NEED Team. \n8:15 a.m. Energy Bingo\nParticipate in small group and large group discussions on what you’ve been able to accomplish and what’s planned for the future. What student engagements were interesting or notable\, what advice and inspiration can you gain from the others? \n8:30 a.m. Energy Career Enigma\nPlay a game to explore careers in energy and compete for prizes. \n9:00 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. \n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Breakouts \n10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources\, Electric Connections and Candy Collector\nExperience these activities that help explain Illinois electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes. \n11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\nThis activity will help introduce students to careers in the energy industry. \n11:45 a.m. Energy 101 \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Activities – Wind\, Solar\, and Energy House Activities \n2:30 p.m. Conservation in the Round\nConservation in the Round is a quick\, entertaining game to reinforce information about energy sources\, forms of energy\, and general energy information. \n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-csf-energy-education-workshop-tazewell-va/
LOCATION:Tazewell County Career and Technical Center\, 260 Advantage Dr.\, Tazewell\, VA\, 24651\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSF,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T020544Z
CREATED:20260819T124430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T020544Z
UID:10000563-1796112000-1796144400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Milford\, Connecticut
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:\nDecember 1\, 2026\nSpringhill Suites by Marriott\n50 Rowe Avenue\nMilford\, CT 06460 \nWho Should Attend:\n\n3rd to 12th grade science educators\nCTE educators\nAfterschool program leaders\n\nFor The Attendees:\n\nNEED Science of Energy Kit\nChoice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\nSubstitute Reimbursement\nProvided\nNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned curriculum\n\nQuestions:\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda\n8:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the sponsors of today’s workshop. Review goals and ob-jectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. \n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s Sci-\nence of Energy kit. Kits will be provided to participating educators. \n10:30 a.m. Connecticut Electric and Energy Connections\nAfter learning about the forms of energy\, discover how the different energy sources contrib-ute to the generation of electricity in Connecticut. Check out the Connecticut numbers for all energy used. \n11:00 a.m. Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Conservation\nHow do you use energy in your daily life at school? Learn how energy is consumed and easy steps you and your students can take to reduce energy use at home and at school. An introduction to the tools provided in the NEED Efficiency and Conservation kits to ex-plore energy use at home and at school. \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n1:00 p.m. Renewables\nExplore some fun renewable activities for your classroom.\n• Wind Can Do Work\n• Solar Oven \n2:30 p.m. Climate Web\nThis activity helps students to visualize climate as a system with many items feeding into it and relying on its function. \n2:30 p.m. Creating and Facilitating School Energy Teams\nA tool for schools seeking to lower energy consumption through the adoption of school energy policies and the formation of a student energy team. \n2:45 p.m. Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations\nEvaluations and post assessment! \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-connecticut-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-milford-connecticut/
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,Educators,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135659Z
CREATED:20260421T183329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T135659Z
UID:10000525-1796200200-1796223600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Spokane Valley\, Washington
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nDecember 2\, 2026\nCenter Place Regional Event Centre\n2624 N Discovery Place\nSpokane Valley\, WA 99216 \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\ncall 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-spokane-valley-wa/
LOCATION:Center Place Regional  Event Center Spokane Valley\, 2426 N Discovery Place\, Spokane\, Washington\, 99216
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T150000
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CREATED:20260512T131423Z
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UID:10000535-1796200200-1796223600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Midland\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nDecember 2\, 2026\nHilton Garden Inn Midland\n1301 N Loop 250W\nMidland\, TX 79706 \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 \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-phillips-66-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-midland-texas/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Midland\, 1301 North Loop 250 West\, Midland\, TX\, 76706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 Constellation Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Braceville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\nDate and Location\nDecember 2\, 2026\nBraidwood Clean Energy Center\nTraining Building NRC Room\n35105 IL-53\nBraceville\, IL 60407 \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\n• CTLE credit provided \nQuestions?\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Expectations\n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting\nwith the Science of Energy kit.\n10:30 a.m. Electric Connections\nThis quick lesson allows participants to understand renewable and nonrenewable\nenergy sources.\n11:00 a.m. Nuclear 101\nThese hands-on activities will help explain the concepts of radioactive decay and half-life\nusing an exponential decay curve.\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Exploring Wind\, Water\, and Solar\nExplore hands-on activities from our Wind and Hydropower curriculum.\n• Anemometer\n• Moving Water Can Do Work\n• PV Exploration\n2:15 p.m. Climate Science – Carbon Cycle Simulation\nThis simulation will help to visualize how the carbon cycle works and how carbon atoms\nare exchanged between reservoirs.\n2:45 p.m. Constellation Summer Program Opportunity\n3:00 p.m. Wrap Up and paperwork\n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/25220/
LOCATION:Braidwood Clean Energy Center\, 35105 IL-53\, Braceville\, IL\, 60407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T053832Z
CREATED:20260528T195658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T053832Z
UID:10000545-1796201100-1796223600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Shell Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - St. Rose\, Louisiana
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\nDecember 2\, 2026\nHoliday Inn Express\n110 James Drive E\nSt. Rose\, LA 70087 \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\nOil & Gas\nPipeline Push\nRefining Maze\nPolymers\n\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-st-rose-louisiana/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport\, 110 James Drive\, St Rose\, LA\, 70087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Shell,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260901T151759Z
CREATED:20260901T151759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T151759Z
UID:10000585-1796284800-1796311800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Bloomington\, Illinois
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\nDecember 3\, 2026\nNicor Gas\n1305 Martin Luther King Jr Drive\nBloomington\, IL 61701 \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\n• CPDUs \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \nNew Educator to Program\nAgenda\n8:00 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Sign In\n8:15 a.m. Welcome from Nicor Gas & Overview of the Day\n8:30 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations\n8:45 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy\n10:00 a.m. Forms & Sources and Candy Collector\n11:00 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\n11:30 a.m. Natural Gas in the Round\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Kits\n• Wind Activity\n• Solar Activity\n• Oil & Gas Activity\n• Energy House Activity\n3:30 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork and adjourn \nReturning Educator to Program\nAgenda\n8:00 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Sign In\n8:15 a.m. Welcome from Nicor Gas & Overview of the Day\n8:30 a.m. Energy Bingo\n8:45 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations\n9:00 a.m. Energy Enigma\n10:00 a.m. Electric Connections\n10:30 a.m. Energy Industry Guess Who?\n11:15 a.m. Natural Gas Pipeline Push\n11:45 a.m. Lunch\n12:30 p.m. Understanding Climate Carbon Cycle Simulation\n1:15 p.m. Build a Hydropower Turbine Assembly\n2:30 p.m. Micro Grids\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-bloomington-illinois/
LOCATION:Nicor Gas\, 1305 Martin Luther King Jr Drive\, IL\, 61701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,ESP IL-IN,Illinois,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T153000
DTSTAMP:20261102T163834Z
CREATED:20261102T163749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T163834Z
UID:10000616-1796284800-1796311800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Bloomington\, Illinois
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\nDecember 3\, 2026\nNicor Gas\n1305 Martin Luther King Jr Drive\nBloomington\, IL 61701 \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\n• CPDUs \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or\ncall 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \nNew Educator to Program Agenda\n8:00 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Sign In\n8:15 a.m. Welcome from Nicor Gas & Overview of the Day\n8:30 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations\n8:45 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy\n10:00 a.m. Forms & Sources and Candy Collector\n11:00 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\n11:30 a.m. Natural Gas in the Round\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Kits\n• Wind Activity\n• Solar Activity\n• Oil & Gas Activity\n• Energy House Activity\n3:30 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork and adjourn \nReturning Educator to Program Agenda\n8:00 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Sign In\n8:15 a.m. Welcome from Nicor Gas & Overview of the Day\n8:30 a.m. Energy Bingo\n8:45 a.m. Program Overview and Expectations\n9:00 a.m. Energy Enigma\n10:00 a.m. Electric Connections\n10:30 a.m. Energy Industry Guess Who?\n11:15 a.m. Natural Gas Pipeline Push\n11:45 a.m. Lunch\n12:30 p.m. Understanding Climate Carbon Cycle Simulation\n1:15 p.m. Build a Hydropower Turbine Assembly\n2:30 p.m. Micro Grids\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-bloomington-illinois-2/
LOCATION:Nicor Gas\, 1305 Martin Luther King Jr Drive\, IL\, 61701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,ESP IL-IN,Illinois,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T053959Z
CREATED:20260416T142931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T053959Z
UID:10000522-1796287500-1796310000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Shell Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Arlington\, Virginia
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nDecember 3\, 2026\nHyatt Regency Crystal City\nTidewater ll Second Floor\n2799 Richmond Highway\nArlington\, VA 22202 \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. Adjour
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-shell-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-arlington-va/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Crystal City\, 2799 Richmond Hwy\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202
CATEGORIES:Educators,Shell,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/007.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T153000
DTSTAMP:20261027T164701Z
CREATED:20261027T164622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T164701Z
UID:10000612-1796373000-1796398200@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Constellation Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Byron\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\nDate and Location\nDecember 4\, 2026\nByron Clean Energy Center\nTraining Building\n4450 North German Church Road\nByron\, IL 61010 \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\n• CTLE credit provided \nQuestions?\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Expectations\n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting\nwith the Science of Energy kit.\n10:30 a.m. Electric Connections\nThis quick lesson allows participants to understand renewable and nonrenewable\nenergy sources.\n11:00 a.m. Nuclear 101\nThese hands-on activities will help explain the concepts of radioactive decay and half-life\nusing an exponential decay curve.\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Exploring Wind\, Water\, and Solar\nExplore hands-on activities from our Wind and Hydropower curriculum.\n• Anemometer\n• Moving Water Can Do Work\n• PV Exploration\n2:15 p.m. Climate Science – Carbon Cycle Simulation\nThis simulation will help to visualize how the carbon cycle works and how carbon atoms\nare exchanged between reservoirs.\n2:45 p.m. Constellation Summer Program Opportunity\n3:00 p.m. Wrap Up and paperwork\n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/25216/
LOCATION:Byron Clean Energy Center\, 4450 North German Church Road\, Byron\, IL\, 61010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T153000
DTSTAMP:20261014T170020Z
CREATED:20261014T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T170020Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AES Renewable Energy Workshop for Teachers - Monroe\, Louisiana
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\nDecember 5\, 2026\nUniversity of Louisiana Monroe\n700 University Avenue\nMonroe\, LA 71209 \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 \nWho Should Attend?\n• 4th – 12th Grade Science Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Social Science Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda\n8:00 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Complete your pre-workshop knowledge assessment. Continental breakfast. \n8:30 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! \n9:00 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. \n10:00 a.m. Wind Energy 101\nExplore wind energy and the mechanics of electricity generation. These lessons teach how wind can be harnessed to do work and how electrical generators operate with spinning magnets and coils of wire. \n11:15 a.m. Lunch \n12:00 p.m. Solar Energy Nationally and Locally\nLearn how renewable energy is used in the U.S.\, how that has changed over time\, and how solar energy is used locally. Explore the Energy Information Administration maps to see energy resources near your community. \n12:30 p.m. Exploring Solar Energy\nExplore radiant energy transformations and the production of electricity from solar energy. These lessons provide activities to engage students in learning about renewable energy. Use interdisciplinary lessons to integrate more solar in the classroom too! \n1:45 p.m. Careers in Renewable Energy\nLearn about careers in renewable energy. What skills do students need to work in this field? \n3:00 p.m. The Paperwork! Evaluation\, Selection of Kits\, and Wrap-up \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-aes-renewable-energy-workshop-for-teachers-monroe-louisiana/
LOCATION:University of Louisiana Monroe\, 700 University Avenue\, Monroe\, LA\, 71209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_1453-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T164427Z
CREATED:20261102T164427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T164427Z
UID:10000617-1796459400-1796482800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Barnstable\, Massachusetts
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\nDecember 5\, 2026\nCape Cod Community College\nFrank & Maureen Wilkens Science & Engineering Center/Great Hall Classroom 5\n2240 Iyannough Road\nWest Barnstable\, MA 02668 \nWHAT DO YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION?\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Stipend\n• 10 PDP credits available\n• Massachusetts aligned curriculum. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• K-12 Grade Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQUESTIONS?\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAGENDA\n8:30 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are sponsored for each teacher attending the workshop. Packets include supplemental classroom materials\, Energy Infobooks at 3 grade levels\, and much more! Complete a pre-workshop assessment.\n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the sponsors of today’s workshop. Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Energy Bingo.\n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s\nScience of Energy kit. Kits will be made available to participating teachers.\n10:30 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connection\nAfter learning about the forms of energy\, discover how the different energy sources contribute to the generation of electricity in Massachusetts. Check out the Massachusetts numbers for all energy use too.\n11:00 a.m. Hands on Renewable Energy Activities\nHydropower – Moving Water Can Do Work\nSolar – UV Beads\nWind – Blade Investigation\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Energy Efficiency 101\n1:00 p.m. Conservation in the Round\n1:30 p.m. Climate Science\nGreenhouse in a Beaker – this activity shows what adding carbon dioxide to the air has on the air’s temperature during the day and during the night.\n2:00 p.m. School Energy Teams\n2:30 p.m. Explore the Website\, Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations\n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-massachusetts-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-barnstable-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Cape Cod Community College/Wilkins Science & Engineering Center\, 2240 Iyannough Road\, West Barnstable\, MA\, 02668\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/workshopsoe.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T153000
DTSTAMP:20261029T184318Z
CREATED:20261013T211445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T184318Z
UID:10000601-1796715900-1796743800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 CSF Energy Education Workshop - Wheeling\, West Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Energy Workshops for Teachers\nSponsored by the Coalfield Solar Fund and hosted by The NEED Project. \nJoin educators from across Virginia and West Virginia for a full day of FREE hands-on training from The NEED Project to explore energy resources\, electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, climate science\, and careers. \nDate: Dec 8\, 2026\nTime: 7: 45 AM – 03: 30 PM (EDT)\nLocation: Oglebay Resort\, Wheeling\, WV \nFor The Attendees: \n\nHands-on kits and curriculum materials\nA great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and parking\nSubstitute reimbursement\n\nWho Should Attend?\nK-12 Virginia and West Virginia educators interested in expanding energy education in their classrooms! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! \nAGENDA:\n7:45 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Introductory Paperwork\nSign in\, get some breakfast\, meet some friends\, and get ready for a fun day! \n8:00 a.m. Welcome & Intro\nWelcome from Coalfield Solar Fund and NEED Team. \n8:15 a.m. Energy Bingo\nParticipate in small group and large group discussions on what you’ve been able to accomplish and what’s planned for the future. What student engagements were interesting or notable\, what advice and inspiration can you gain from the others? \n8:30 a.m. Energy Career Enigma\nPlay a game to explore careers in energy and compete for prizes. \n9:00 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. \n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Breakouts \n10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources\, Electric Connections and Candy Collector\nExperience these activities that help explain Illinois electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes. \n11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\nThis activity will help introduce students to careers in the energy industry. \n11:45 a.m. Energy 101 \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Activities – Wind\, Solar\, and Energy House Activities \n2:30 p.m. Conservation in the Round\nConservation in the Round is a quick\, entertaining game to reinforce information about energy sources\, forms of energy\, and general energy information. \n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-csf-energy-education-workshop-wheeling-wv/
LOCATION:Oglebay Resort\, 465 Lodging Drive\, Wheeling\, WV\, 26003\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSF,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T145032Z
CREATED:20260512T145019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T145032Z
UID:10000536-1796718600-1796742000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 National Fuel Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Buffalo\, New York
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nDecember 8\, 2026\nHyatt Regency Buffalo\nTwo Fountain Plaza\nBuffalo\, NY 14202 \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 Carbon Cycle Simulation\n Climate Web \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-teachers-buffalo-new-york/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Buffalo\, 2 Fountain Plaza\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T153000
DTSTAMP:20261013T211040Z
CREATED:20261013T211040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T211040Z
UID:10000600-1796802300-1796830200@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 CSF Energy Education Workshop- Charleston\, WV
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Energy Workshops for Teachers\nSponsored by the Coalfield Solar Fund and hosted by The NEED Project. \nJoin educators from across Virginia and West Virginia for a full day of FREE hands-on training from The NEED Project to explore energy resources\, electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, climate science\, and careers. \nDate: Dec 9\, 2026\nTime: 7: 45 AM – 03: 30 PM (EDT)\nLocation: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston\, WV\, Charleston \nFor The Attendees: \n\nHands-on kits and curriculum materials\nA great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and parking\nSubstitute reimbursement\n\nWho Should Attend?\nK-12 Virginia and West Virginia educators interested in expanding energy education in their classrooms! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! \nAGENDA:\n7:45 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Introductory Paperwork\nSign in\, get some breakfast\, meet some friends\, and get ready for a fun day! \n8:00 a.m. Welcome & Intro\nWelcome from Coalfield Solar Fund and NEED Team. \n8:15 a.m. Energy Bingo\nParticipate in small group and large group discussions on what you’ve been able to accomplish and what’s planned for the future. What student engagements were interesting or notable\, what advice and inspiration can you gain from the others? \n8:30 a.m. Energy Career Enigma\nPlay a game to explore careers in energy and compete for prizes. \n9:00 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. \n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Breakouts \n10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources\, Electric Connections and Candy Collector\nExperience these activities that help explain Illinois electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes. \n11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\nThis activity will help introduce students to careers in the energy industry. \n11:45 a.m. Energy 101 \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Activities – Wind\, Solar\, and Energy House Activities \n2:30 p.m. Conservation in the Round\nConservation in the Round is a quick\, entertaining game to reinforce information about energy sources\, forms of energy\, and general energy information. \n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-csf-energy-education-workshop-charleston-wv/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston\, 300 Court St\, Charleston\, WV\, 25301\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSF,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T153000
DTSTAMP:20261102T165213Z
CREATED:20261102T165213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T165213Z
UID:10000618-1797062400-1797089400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Dominion Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Hampton\, Virginia
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\nDecember 12\, 2026\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Hampton\n1700 Coliseum Drive\nHampton\, VA 23666 \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 \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 \n8:00 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\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. \n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Rotations \n10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources\, Electric Connections and Candy Collector\nExperience these activities that help explain electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes. \n11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\nThis activity will help introduce students to careers in the energy industry. \n11:45 a.m. Energy 101 \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Activities\n• Wind Activity\n• Solar Activity\n• Energy House Activity \n2:30 p.m. Conservation in the Round\nConservation in the Round is a quick\, entertaining game to reinforce information about energy sources\, forms of energy\, and general energy information. \n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-dominion-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-hampton-virginia/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton\, 1700 Coliseum Drive\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dominion,Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T232307Z
CREATED:20260915T232307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T232307Z
UID:10000592-1797445800-1797449400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:NEED Energy Exchange Webinar - December
DESCRIPTION:Join NEED’s Curriculum Team and Teacher Advisory Board for a monthly webinar series! Each month will feature a different theme highlighting new activities\, oldies but goodies\, and even updates from the energy industry. \nWebinars will take place on the third Wednesday of each month through May from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Come learn more about NEED and energy\, enjoy some fun and camaraderie\, and maybe even win a prize! \nRegister for as many webinars as you would like. Participation is free\, and no materials are needed. \n\nPrizes may be awarded during each webinar.\nEach attendee will earn one entry into an end-of-year energy kit drawing for every webinar attended. The more webinars you attend\, the more chances you have to win!\nPlease share this opportunity with friends and fellow educators both within and outside your school!\nParticipants may request a certificate of attendance.\n\nFor security purposes\, participants must register in advance and will receive an individualized Zoom link. \n\n\nDecember 16\, 2026 at 6:30 PM (EST) – Energy Clubs\, Energy Awards\, and Student Leadership Opportunities\nHear from all-star NEED teachers and students and engage in discussion to help boost engagement in student energy clubs and afterschool programs\, leadership activities\, and community outreach. Hear more about opportunities for students AND teachers to win awards and scholarships! Learn about submitting a Youth Awards Project for recognition of all you do in your school community and how to bring your students to NEED’s annual Youth Energy Conference and Awards in June. \n\n\nSIGN UP TODAY! \n\n\nMissed a previous webinar? Check out the recording at www.youtube.com/@NEEDproject.
URL:https://www.need.org/event/need-energy-exchange-webinar-december/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T120412Z
CREATED:20260519T184608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T120412Z
UID:10000541-1799051400-1799074800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2027 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Freeport\, 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\nJanuary 4\, 2027\nBrazosport High School\n1800 W 2nd Street\nFreeport\, TX 77541 \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Breakfast and lunch provided.\n• $150 Stipend or 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/2027-phillips-66-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-freeport-tx/
LOCATION:Brazosport High School\, 1800 W 2nd Street\, Freeport\, TX\, 77541\, 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:20270109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T150000
DTSTAMP:20261005T175606Z
CREATED:20260827T172845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T175606Z
UID:10000568-1799483400-1799506800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 National Fuel Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Jamestown\, New York
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 7\, 2026\nDoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown\n150 West 4th Street\nJamestown\, NY 14701 \nFor The Attendees: \n\nHands-on kits and curriculum materials\nA great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\nBreakfast and lunch\nCTLE Approved Provider\nStipend\n\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 Carbon Cycle Simulation\n Climate Web \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-teachers-jamestown-new-york-2/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown\, 150 W 4th Street\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270109T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T161238Z
CREATED:20261014T161156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T161238Z
UID:10000602-1799483400-1799506800@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2027 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Corpus Christi\, 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\nJanuary 9\, 2027\nHoliday Inn Corpus Christi Airport & Conference Cntr\n5549 Leopard Street\nCorpus Christi\, TX 78408 \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\n• Breakfast and lunch provided.\n• Stipend 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/2027-phillips-66-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-corpus-christi-texas/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Airport\, 5549 Leopard Street\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78408\, 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:20270109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270109T153000
DTSTAMP:20261027T164225Z
CREATED:20261027T164225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T164225Z
UID:10000611-1799483400-1799508600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2027 Constellation Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Houston\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n\nDate and Location\nJanuary 9\, 2027\nDoubletree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport\n8181 Airport Boulevard\nHouston\, TX 77061 \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\n• CTLE credit provided \nQuestions?\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Expectations\n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting\nwith the Science of Energy kit.\n10:30 a.m. Electric Connections\nThis quick lesson allows participants to understand renewable and nonrenewable\nenergy sources.\n11:00 a.m. Nuclear 101\nThese hands-on activities will help explain the concepts of radioactive decay and half-life\nusing an exponential decay curve.\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Exploring Wind\, Water\, and Solar\nExplore hands-on activities from our Wind and Hydropower curriculum.\n• Anemometer\n• Moving Water Can Do Work\n• PV Exploration\n2:15 p.m. Climate Science – Carbon Cycle Simulation\nThis simulation will help to visualize how the carbon cycle works and how carbon atoms\nare exchanged between reservoirs.\n2:45 p.m. Constellation Summer Program Opportunity\n3:00 p.m. Wrap Up and paperwork\n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2027-constellation-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-houston-texas/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport\, 8181 Airport Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, 77061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T150000
DTSTAMP:20261013T205630Z
CREATED:20260827T174957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T205630Z
UID:10000569-1799740800-1799766000@www.need.org
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\nJanuary 12\, 2027\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/New_York:20270112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T183515Z
CREATED:20260402T115524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183515Z
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SUMMARY:2027 Phillips 66 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Linden\, 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\nJanuary 12\, 2027\nPhillips 66 Bayway Refinery\n1400 S Park Avenue\nLinden\, NJ 07036 \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/2027-phillips-66-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-linden-nj/
LOCATION:Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery\, 1400 Park Ave\, Linden\, New Jersey\, 07036
CATEGORIES:Educators,Phillips 66,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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SUMMARY:2027 Dominion Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Roanoke Rapids\, North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nExperience the impact of NEED’s hands-on energy education workshops! Each year\, educators across the country join NEED to explore engaging\, standards-aligned activities\, discover free curriculum resources\, and leave ready to bring energy concepts to life for their students. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting learning experience. Register for a workshop today! \nDon’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience: \n“I had a wonderful time as well as I learned so much knew knowledge. All activities were applicable to my teaching and can’t wait to share with my fellow teachers.” \n“Great workshop and terrific investment of my time. I learned so much I didn’t know about energy in real world applications\, this will be so very useful in my classroom. Thank you so much!” \n“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!” \nDate and Location\nJanuary 14\, 2027\nCenter for Energy Education\n4160 Airport Road\nRoanoke Rapids\, NC 27870 \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 \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 \n8:00 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\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. \n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy Rotations \n10:15 a.m. Forms & Sources\, Electric Connections and Candy Collector\nExperience these activities that help explain electricity generation and use and the energy sources we use to light our lives and heat our homes. \n11:15 a.m. Energy Careers Round Up\nThis activity will help introduce students to careers in the energy industry. \n11:45 a.m. Energy 101 \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring NEED Activities\n• Wind Activity\n• Solar Activity\n• Energy House Activity \n2:30 p.m. Conservation in the Round\nConservation in the Round is a quick\, entertaining game to reinforce information about energy sources\, forms of energy\, and general energy information. \n3:00 p.m. Workshop Wrap Up paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2027-dominion-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-roanoke-rapids-north-carolina/
CATEGORIES:Dominion,Educators,Workshop
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SUMMARY:NEED Energy Exchange Webinar - January
DESCRIPTION:Join NEED’s Curriculum Team and Teacher Advisory Board for a monthly webinar series! Each month will feature a different theme highlighting new activities\, oldies but goodies\, and even updates from the energy industry. \nWebinars will take place on the third Wednesday of each month through May from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Come learn more about NEED and energy\, enjoy some fun and camaraderie\, and maybe even win a prize! \nRegister for as many webinars as you would like. Participation is free\, and no materials are needed. \n\nPrizes may be awarded during each webinar.\nEach attendee will earn one entry into an end-of-year energy kit drawing for every webinar attended. The more webinars you attend\, the more chances you have to win!\nPlease share this opportunity with friends and fellow educators both within and outside your school!\nParticipants may request a certificate of attendance.\n\nFor security purposes\, participants must register in advance and will receive an individualized Zoom link. \n\n\nJanuary 20\, 2027 at 6:30 PM (EST) – Hydropower\nGo with the flow and learn more about using hydropower and marine energy for electricity through these fun\, sometimes wet\, hands-on activities. \n\n\nSIGN UP TODAY! \n\n\nMissed a previous webinar? Check out the recording at www.youtube.com/@NEEDproject.
URL:https://www.need.org/event/need-energy-exchange-january/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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