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SUMMARY:2026 AES Solar Energy Workshop for Teachers - Tucson\, AZ
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\nSeptember 26\, 2026\nChildren’s Museum of Tucson\n200 S 6th Avenue\nTucson\, AZ 85701 \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. Complete your pre-workshop knowledge assessment. Continental breakfast. \n9:00 a.m. Welcome\, Renewable Energy Bingo\nReview goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Play Renewable Energy Bingo for prizes! \n9:15 a.m. Science of Energy\nThese hands-on forms of energy lessons help explain the forms of energy and energy transformations. Understanding the forms of energy guides students to deeper knowledge of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and how we use the energy harnessed from each. \n10:15 a.m. Solar Energy Nationally and Locally\nLearn how renewable energy is used in the U.S.\, how that has changed over time\, and how solar energy is used locally. Explore the Energy Information Administration maps to see energy resources near your community. \n10:30 a.m. Solar Energy 101 \n10:50 a.m. Exploring Solar Energy\nExplore radiant energy transformations and the production of electricity from solar energy. These lessons provide activities to engage students in learning about renewable energy. Use interdisciplinary lessons to integrate more solar in the classroom too! \n11:30 a.m. Lunch \n12:30 p.m. Exploring Solar Energy Continued \n1:45 p.m. Careers in Solar Energy\nLearn about careers in energy and solar. What skills do students need to work in renewable energy? \n3:00 p.m. The Paperwork! Evaluation\, Selection of Kits\, and Wrap-up \n3:30 p.m. Adjourn
URL:https://www.need.org/event/2026-aes-solar-energy-workshop-for-teachers-tucson-az/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Tucson\, 200 S 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendi Moss":MAILTO:wmoss@need.org
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