NEED’s Holiday Story & Song Contest

NEED would like to have more holiday and energy-themed content for students and teachers to use during the holiday season. Rewrite your favorite holiday song or story to include energy facts and information. Prizes will be awarded!

NEED Energy Exchange Happy Hour Webinar

Each month, we’ll spotlight practical lessons, interactive activities, and new ways to connect your students with the science of energy. Join us and bring fresh ideas back to your classroom. Plus have a chance to win door prizes and an energy kit! Free to participate, no materials needed.
Upcoming Webinars: 12/17/25, 1/21/26, 2/18/26, 3/18/26, 4/22/26, & 5/20/26

NEED's National Energy Conference for Educators

July 12-16, 2026
Nashville, TN

Now accepting applications to our annual National Energy Conference for Educators! Limited sponsorship available to K-12 classroom teachers so don't delay, view details and apply today! 

NEED Resource Catalog & Planning Guide

Find all of NEED’s resources in one spot! This catalog contains book and kit pricing, an outline of a basic energy curriculum unit, and matrix of all curriculum options.

The NEED Shop

As always, NEED curriculum is available as a free PDF download or e-publication. Click on the "Shop" tab in the top right of our website, or click the button below to browse all our offerings! Questions on locating an activity or guide? Email info@need.org

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Partners & Programs

Since 1980, NEED has worked with thousands of partners across the country to design energy education programs that fit their needs.

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Students

NEED provides resources and recognition for students. Each year we conduct the National Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement, and present a Youth Energy Leadership Award.

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Educator Resources & Opportunities

Working with education and energy advisors, NEED designs and delivers professional development opportunities for teachers that not only educate, but also energize their classrooms. Teachers and students participate in pre and post knowledge assessments during workshops and in the classroom.

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About NEED

In 1980, The NEED Project began as a one-day celebration of energy education when National Energy Education Day was recognized by a Joint Congressional Resolution.

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NEED Media

Our SmugMug site contains photos from our workshops, conferences, student events, energy graphics we use in NEED guides, and more!

NEED MISSION STATEMENT

The National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education organization. The mission of The NEED Project is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government, and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs. NEED works with energy companies, agencies and organizations to bring balanced energy programs to the nation’s schools with a focus on strong teacher professional development, timely and balanced curriculum materials, signature program capabilities and turn-key program management.

NEED has worked with thousands of partners across the country to design energy education programs

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Testimonials

9-12th Grade Teacher

Thank you for putting on one of the most incredible PD’s I’ve ever attended! I am putting a lot of what I learned right into my classroom lessons.

6-8th Grade Teacher

The Need Project has been very impressive, and the presentations and materials for the students are second to none. Please continue to offer such a great program!

3-5th Grade Teacher

Curriculum materials are amazing and I love how they are differentiated! Great layout, details and materials are easily accessible.