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SUMMARY:2026 Kentucky OEP Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Murray\, KY
DESCRIPTION:  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nDate and Location \n  \nMarch 25\, 2026\nSpringhill Suite by Marriott Murray\n1512 N 12th Street\nMurray\, KY\n8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. \nWho Should Attend?\n• 4th – 12th Science Teachers\n• Student Energy Team Sponsors\n• Non-formal educators who teach about energy \nFor The Attendees:\n• It’s FREE\, thanks to the support of a grant awarded by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet through the State Energy Program\n• NEED Curriculum Packet\n• NEED Resources for the classroom.\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit \nQuestions\nCall or email Wendi Moss at 1-800-875-5029 or Wmoss@need.org. \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\, Welcome and Expectations \n9:00 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. Kentucky Energy Picture and Electric Connections \n  \n11:00 a.m. Energy Enigma\nThis cooperative learning activity accesses language arts and critical thinking skills as participants try to conceal their own energy source while guessing the opposing teams’ sources. \n12:00 p.m. Lunch and Speaker \n1:00 p.m. Hands on Energy Activities\n• Hydropower – Penstock and Volume\no Participants will be able to identify variables that affect the force of water flow at a dam.\n• Solar – PV Ping Pong\no This activity will show participants how the layers of a photovoltaic cell work \n1:45 p.m. Nuclear 101\n• Candy Chemistry\no Participants will learn about radioactive decay and the energy emitted to become stable isotopes. \n2:30 p.m. Understanding Energy Efficiency and Conservation\nAn overview of Energy Efficiency and Conservation and how to make t \n  \nheir classroom a living laboratory on thermal energy transfers\, electricity\, lighting and conducting energy audits. \n2:45 p.m. Conservation in the Round\nThis activity will reinforce terms and information about energy efficiency and conservation. \n3:15 p.m. Exploring the NEED Website & School Energy Teams \n3:30 p.m. Q&A and Wrap Up Paperwork \n3:45 p.m. Adjourn \n  \n  \n\nThe Kentucky Energy Education Program is funded by the Energy and Environment Cabinet\, through the combined efforts of the following organizations: Kentucky Office of Energy Policy\, the U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program\, and the National Energy Education Development Project.
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-kentucky-oep-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-murray-ky/
LOCATION:Springhill Suites by Marriott Murray\, 1512 N 12th Street\, Murray\, KY\, 42071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Kentucky,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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SUMMARY:NEED at ITEEA
DESCRIPTION:ITEEA Conference\nMarch 26-27\, 2026\nVirginia Beach\, VA\nVirginia Beach Convention Center Exhibit Hall A\n\nSchedule:  https://web.cvent.com/event/d1c65054-26d9-4af6-b9d6-d8d47321abcc/websitePage:7385a696-f7c4-4407-863c-e973218dcc4b\n\nIf you’re attending\, be sure to visit NEED Facilitator\, Tom Spencer at the NEED booth #203!\n\nJoin NEED’s Session!\nMarine Hydrokinetics – Moving Water Can Do Work\nDate: Friday\, March 27\nTime: 1:45 PM-2:30 PM\nThe energy of moving water can be harnessed and converted into electricity in many ways\, including technologies for harnessing the energy in ocean tides\, waves\, and currents. Join for hands-on engineering activities designed for students to explore these concepts and sharing of best practices for implementing in the classroom.
URL:https://www.need.org/event/need-at-iteea/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach Convention Center\, 1000 19th St\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educators
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Westport\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION\nMarch 26\, 2026\nWhite’s of Westport\n66 State Road\nWestport\, MA 02790 \nWHAT DO YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION?\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• 10 PDP credits available\n• Massachusetts aligned curriculum.\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• K-12th Grade Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders\nQUESTIONS? \nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAGENDA \n8:30 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are sponsored for each teacher attending the workshop. Packets include supplemental classroom materials\, Energy Infobooks at 3 grade levels\, and much more! Complete a pre-workshop assessment.\n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the sponsors of today’s workshop. Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Energy Bingo.\n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s\nScience of Energy kit. Kits will be made available to participating teachers.\n10:30 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connection\nAfter learning about the forms of energy\, discover how the different energy sources contribute to the generation of electricity in Massachusetts. Check out the Massachusetts numbers for all energy use too.\n11:00 a.m. Hands on Renewable Energy Activities\nHydropower – Moving Water Can Do Work\nSolar – UV Beads\nWind – Blade Investigation\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Energy Efficiency 101\n1:00 p.m. Conservation in the Round\n1:30 p.m. Climate Science\n– Greenhouse in a Beaker\n2:00 p.m. School Energy Teams\n2:30 p.m. Explore the Website\, Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations\n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-massachusetts-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-westport-ma/
LOCATION:White’s of Westport\, 66 State Road\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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SUMMARY:NEED at 2026 UHCL Conference
DESCRIPTION:10th Annual Greater Houston Area STEM Conference \nSaturday\, March 28\n8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT)\nUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Building\n\nVisit NEED Facilitator and teacher\, Nina Corley if you’re attending the 2026 UHCL Conference in Houston! We are exhibiting and presenting a hands-on session\, “Putting Energy in STEM”.\n\nConference Schedule –  https://www.uhcl.edu/education/centers-initiatives/stem-conference/program-schedule
URL:https://www.need.org/event/need-at-2026-uhcl-conference/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educators
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SUMMARY:2026 Massachusetts Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Hyannis\, MA
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDATE AND LOCATION \nMarch 28\, 2026\nMargaritaville Resort\n1225 Iyannough Road\nHyannis\, MA 02601 \nWHAT DO YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION?\n• NEED Science of Energy Kit\n• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit\n• Substitute Reimbursement\n• 10 PDP credits available\n• Massachusetts aligned curriculum.\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• K-12th Grade Teachers\n• CTE Teachers\n• Afterschool program leaders\nQUESTIONS? \nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAGENDA \n8:30 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are sponsored for each teacher attending the workshop. Packets include supplemental classroom materials\, Energy Infobooks at 3 grade levels\, and much more! Complete a pre-workshop assessment.\n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the sponsors of today’s workshop. Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Energy Bingo.\n9:00 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s\nScience of Energy kit. Kits will be made available to participating teachers.\n10:30 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connection\nAfter learning about the forms of energy\, discover how the different energy sources contribute to the generation of electricity in Massachusetts. Check out the Massachusetts numbers for all energy use too.\n11:00 a.m. Hands on Renewable Energy Activities\nHydropower – Moving Water Can Do Work\nSolar – UV Beads\nWind – Blade Investigation\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n12:45 p.m. Energy Efficiency 101\n1:00 p.m. Conservation in the Round\n1:30 p.m. Climate Science\n– Greenhouse in a Beaker\n2:00 p.m. School Energy Teams\n2:30 p.m. Explore the Website\, Q&A\, Post Assessment and Evaluations \n3:00 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-massachusetts-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-hyannis-ma/
LOCATION:Margaritaville Resort\, 1225 Iyannough Road\, Hyannis\, MA\, 02601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Massachusetts,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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SUMMARY:2026 PPG Energy Education Workshop for Teachers - Huntsville\, AL
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nDate and Location\nMarch 28\, 2026\nAlabama A&M University\nAgribition Center Conference Room\n4925 Moores Mill Road\nHuntsville\, AL 35811 \nFor The Attendees:\n• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials\n• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking\n• Breakfast and lunch\n• Stipend \nQuestions\nContact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029 \nAgenda \n8:30 a.m. Registration\nPick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are sponsored for each teacher attending the workshop. Packets include supplemental classroom materials\, Energy Infobooks at 4 grade levels\, and much more! Complete a pre-workshop assessment. \n8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\nMeet your fellow participants and the sponsors of today’s workshop. Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. \n9:00 a.m. Climate Web Game\nLearn about cause-and-effect relationships in our climate system and set the stage for the purpose of the day’s activities. \n9:30 a.m. The Science of Energy\nLearn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations through this hands-on kit. This Kit can be used in Primary\, Elementary\, Intermediate\, and Secondary classrooms! \n10:45 Energy Source Connections\nThis activity teaches how different energy sources contribute to the total energy consumption of the United States. This activity also demonstrates the advantages of working together in a group and reinforces the ideas of collaborative discussion and cooperative learning. \n11:30 a.m. Renewable Round Robin\nExplore a few quick\, hands-on renewable energy source activities that are easy to implement in the classroom with scrap and found supplies. \n12:30 p.m. Lunch and PPG Panel – Sustainability and Renewable Energy at PPG \n1:15 p.m. Conservation in the Round \n1:30 p.m. Energy House\nCreate a mini energy house to explore how architecture\, insulation\, and landscaping can all combine to minimize thermal energy transfer in a home. \n2:45 p.m. Carbon Cycle Simulation\nTake a closer look at how the carbon cycle works naturally. \n3:15 p.m. Wrap up & Paperwork \n 
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-ppg-energy-education-workshop-for-teachers-huntsville-al/
LOCATION:Alabama A&M University/Agribition Center Conference Room\, 4925 Moores Mill Road\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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