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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260830T041928Z
CREATED:20260830T041928Z
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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:CO
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T151500
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260830T044727Z
CREATED:20260830T044606Z
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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:CO
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T151500
DTSTAMP:20260820T134216Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260827T183422Z
CREATED:20260827T183317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183422Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260827T183940Z
CREATED:20260827T183940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T183940Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
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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:CO
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T200844Z
CREATED:20260813T180005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T200844Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135502Z
CREATED:20260324T195026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T135502Z
UID:10000505-1794470400-1794497400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 CITGO Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Downers Grove\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nNovember 12\, 2026\nCITGO Petroleum Corporation\nRefinery Support Center\n2651 Warrenville Rd.\, Suite 400\nDowners Grove\, IL 60515 \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 to 12th grade science educators\n• CTE educators\n• Afterschool program leaders \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast\nPick up curriculum materials and supplies and network during breakfast \n8:30 a.m. Welcome and Today’s Goals and Objectives\nMeet your fellow participants. Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Play Oil and Gas Bingo! \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. CITGO’s sponsorship provides each teacher with a Science of Energy Kit. \n10:45 a.m. Great Energy Debate\nTeams learn about all of the energy sources\, then are assigned to represent one specific energy source. Working cooperatively\, to develop arguments on the merits of their source over the others. \n11:45 a.m. Exploring Oil and Natural Gas 101 \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Exploring Oil and Natural Gas and Fossil Fuels to Products (con’t)\nThese lessons and activities help students understand the exploration\, production and use of the nation’s oil and natural gas. CITGO’s sponsorship provides each teacher with an Oil & Gas Kit.\n• Getting the Oil Out\n• Pipeline Push\n• Refining Maze\n• Petroleum Ponder\n• Pretzel Power \n2:30 p.m. Oil and Gas Career Roundup \n3:00 p.m. Explore The NEED Website \n3:15 p.m. Q&A and Workshop Paperwork \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-citgo-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-downers-grove-il/
LOCATION:CITGO Petroleum Corporation\, 2651 Warrenville Rd.\, Suite 400\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, 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:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260901T141220Z
CREATED:20260901T141220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T141220Z
UID:10000584-1794470400-1794497400@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Naperville\, 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\nNovember 12\, 2026\nNicor Gas & Training Center\n1844 Ferry Road\nNaperville\, IL 60563 \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 \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\nStudents will get hands-on and learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations that enable us to use energy throughout our day. \n10:00 a.m. Forms & Sources and Candy Collector\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 and Forms and Sources of Energy activities. \n11:00 a.m. Energy Careers Roundup\nCareer Roundup is a good activity to introduce careers in the industry. This activity divides a large group into twelve or fewer small groups. \n11:30 a.m. Natural Gas Pipeline Push\nExplore how pipelines move products through our nation’s pipeline system and the careers and opportunities in the field. \n12:00 p.m. Lunch \n12:45 p.m. Tour of Training Center \n1:45 p.m. Hand-on Energy Activities\n• Solar\n• Wind\n• Efficiency \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-naperville-illinois/
LOCATION:Nicor Gas and Training Center\, 1844 Ferry Road\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,ESP IL-IN,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T141500
DTSTAMP:20260827T184838Z
CREATED:20260827T184838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T184838Z
UID:10000573-1794475800-1794492900@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 ONEOK Energy Education Workshop for Students - Midland\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BRING YOUR STUDENTS\n \nDate and Location\nNovember 12\, 2026\nPermian Basin Petroleum Museum\n1500 I-20\nMidland\, TX 79701 \nWho should attend?\nThis is a special opportunity for student’s 8th to 12th grade interested in learning more about energy through hands-on energy explorations and fun activities are invited to apply to attend. Space is limited. \nWhat do attendees receive?\n• FREE energy curriculum and energy-focused opportunities for teachers and students\n• Education on future career opportunities\n• Bus reimbursement\, if needed\n• Breakfast and lunch\n• Substitute reimbursement \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029. \nAGENDA* \n9:30 a.m. Registration\, snack\, pre-assessment \n9:45 a.m. Safety moment & Welcome \n10:00 a.m. Science of Energy Exploration\nStudents will get hands-on and learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations that enable us to use energy throughout our day. \n10:45 a.m. Candy Collector\nLearn more about our energy sources and how they work together to meet our energy needs. \n11:15 a.m. Pipelines & Products Introduction \n11:30 a.m. Lunch & Speakers \n12:15 p.m. Pipeline Push\nExplore how pipelines move fluid products through our nation’s pipeline system and the careers and opportunities in the field. \n12:45 p.m. Tour of Museum \n2:00 p.m. Post assessment and evaluation. \n2:15 p.m. Depart \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-oneok-energy-education-workshop-for-students-midland-texas/
LOCATION:Permian Basin Petroleum Museum\, 1500 I-20\, Midland\, TX\, 79701\, 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:20261114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260901T174245Z
CREATED:20260901T174245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T174245Z
UID:10000586-1794643200-1794670200@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Rockford\, 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\nNovember 14\, 2026\nComEd Rockford Training Center\n403 Energy Avenue\nRockford\, Illinois 61109 \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-rockford-illinois/
LOCATION:ComEd Rockford Training Center\, Energy Ave\, Rockford\, IL\, 61109\, 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:20261117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T154906Z
CREATED:20260512T124729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T154906Z
UID:10000534-1794902400-1794927600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Williams Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Danville\, 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\nNovember 17\, 2026\nThe Institute for Advanced Learning & Research\n150 Slayton Avenue\nDanville\, VA 24540 \nFor The Attendees:\n• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials\n• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\n• Breakfast and lunch\n• Substitute Reimbursement/Stipend Provided\n• Alignment to State Science Standards \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:00 a.m. Welcome\, Registration and Breakfast \n8:30 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while exploring the stations of the Science of Energy kit. Williams’ sponsorship provides teachers with a Science of Energy kit. \n10:00 a.m. Candy Collector\, Forms to Sources\, and Electric Connections\nLearn about the nation’s energy resources as they are used to generate electricity and their consumption for total energy and specifically for electricity generation in US and your state. \n11:00 a.m. Energy Career Guess Who\nThis is a good activity to introduce careers in the energy industry. \n11:30 a.m. Lunch and Speaker \n12:30 p.m. Hands on Learning\n• Natural Gas Story\n• Pipeline Push\n• Wind Can Do Work\n• PV Ping Pong \n2:00 p.m. Climate Web\nThis activity helps to visualize climate as a system with many items feeding into it and relying on its function. \n2:45 p.m. Wrap Up and Paperwork \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-williams-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-danville-virginia/
LOCATION:The Institute of Ad]vanced Learning & Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danviulle\, VA\, 24540\, 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:20261117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T185901Z
CREATED:20260827T185901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T185901Z
UID:10000574-1794904200-1794927600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Energize CT Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Mystic\, 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:\nNovember 17\, 2026\nHilton Mystic\n20 Coogan Boulevard\nMystic\, CT 06355 \nFor The Attendees:\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Substitute reimbursement\n•Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned curriculum \nWho Should Attend:\n• 3rd to 12th grade science educators\n• CTE educators\n• Afterschool program leaders \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-energize-ct-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-mystic-connecticut/
LOCATION:Hilton Mystic\, 20 Coogan Boulevard\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, 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/Los_Angeles:20261117T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260830T054011Z
CREATED:20260403T171646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T054011Z
UID:10000515-1794905100-1794927600@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Shell Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - San Pedro\, California
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nNovember 17\, 2026\nDoubleTree San Pedro Marina\n2800 Via Cabrillo Marina\nSan Pedro\, CA 90731 \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\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-san-pedro-ca/
LOCATION:DoubleTree San Pedro Marina\, 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Shell,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260731T145918Z
CREATED:20260731T145532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T145918Z
UID:10000556-1794988800-1795014000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 Williams Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - American Fork\, UT
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 18\, 2026\nHoliday Inn & Suites North Fork\n712 South Utah Valley Drive\nAmerican Fork\, UT 84003 \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-american-fork-ut/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites North Fork\, 712 South Utah Valley Drive\, American Fork\, UT\, 84003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image30.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T162608Z
CREATED:20260515T162608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T162608Z
UID:10000539-1794990600-1795014000@www.need.org
SUMMARY:2026 National Fuel Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Niagara Falls\, New York
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nNovember 18\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T135627Z
CREATED:20260331T133504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T135627Z
UID:10000508-1795077000-1795102200@www.need.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Connecticut,Educators,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20250910_105157.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T131423Z
CREATED:20260512T131423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T131423Z
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
END:VEVENT
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
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_4385-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20250320_094835-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T141021Z
CREATED:20260519T184608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T141021Z
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\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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.need.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20251015_121103.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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 Energizing Student Potential Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Bowie\, 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\nJanuary 23\, 2027\nComfort Inn & Conference Center\n4500 Crain Highway\nBowie\, MD 20716 \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 \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/2027-energizing-student-potential-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-bowie-maryland/
LOCATION:Comfort Inn & Confernce Center\, 4500 Crain Highway\, Bowie\, MD\, 20716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,ESP,ESP PGCPS,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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