Learning About Energy Can Be Energizing

If you’re a K-12 educator interested in teaching your students more about energy, this event is for you

Empower Energy Education Workshop is June 4 to 7. The event is an exciting opportunity for educators to learn about electric generation and distribution, focusing on energy education and fun ways to integrate it into their classroom using curriculum designed for their students. This engaging, hands-on energy exploration workshop equips attendees to present a balanced approach to electric generation and distribution with fun, up-to-date resources and curriculum. The workshop has been developed by the National Energy Education Development Project. The mission is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating networks of students, educators, and business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multisided energy education programs.

What the Project Does

• Equips today’s teachers and students—future leaders—with knowledge and work skills.
• Trains teachers to teach energy from a balanced perspective.
• Reaches parents and community decision-makers.
• Provides energy curriculum training vital to understanding energy.

National Energy Education Development's (NEED) materials and programs are an integral part of the energy education process in more than 65,000 classrooms nationwide. These resources meet students’ diverse needs and learning styles, and are correlated with Next Generation Science Standards, as well as Alabama and Florida standards.

Participants receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units for their classrooms, multidisciplinary teams and after-school programs. Still trying to decide? Check out the agenda:

Day 1 (Sunday)
2:30 to 4 p.m: Registration
6 p.m.: Welcome and introduction to the workshop

Day 2 (Monday)
7 a.m.: Breakfast and speaker
7:45 a.m.: Welcome and introduction to the workshop
8:15 a.m.: Energy roundup
8:45 a.m.: Exploring the science of energy breakouts
10:15 a.m.: It’s Electric—electricity breakouts
11:30 a.m.: Lunch and energy carnival
12:30 p.m.: Exploring energy breakouts
1:45 p.m.: Exploring energy breakouts
3 p.m.: Energy Night Live/evaluation, synthesis and Q&A session
3:45 p.m.: Adjourn
5 p.m.: Dinner

Day 3 (Tuesday)
7 a.m.: Breakfast and Energy Night Live presentation
7:45 a.m.: Energy Expo breakouts
9:15 a.m.: Exploring energy breakouts
10:15 a.m.: Exploring energy breakouts
11:15 a.m.: Exploring energy breakouts
12:15 p.m.: Lunch and Energy Night Live presentation
1 p.m.: Introduction to energy efficiency and the Energy House Challenge breakouts
3:45 p.m.: Adjourn

Day 4 (Wednesday)
7 a.m.: Breakfast and Energy Night Live presentation
7:45 a.m.: Global Trading Game and synthesizing the workshop
9:15 a.m.: Pretzel Power and wrap-up
10:15 a.m.: Thank you from PowerSouth and Energy Night Live presentation
10:45 a.m.: Turn in evaluations, get participation verified, pick up kits and mileage checks
11 a.m.: Adjourn and safe travels

Other Benefits
Continuing education credits for each participant who completes the workshop. The workshop registration, event lodging at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa and meals at the event are included. Mileage to and from the workshop is reimbursed. Attendees receive a Need Science of Energy Kit valued at $300, a class set of NEED energy information books at grade level, access to all NEED curriculum guides and supplemental resources. Participans need to have their conference agenda signed to receive their kit and travel stipend. Network with fellow educators.

Space is limited. Visit the Empower Energy Education Worskshop website to register by February 10.

NEED makes hotel reservations for those selected to attend. Details are sent with confirmation of conference participation. The hotel will extend a discounted rate to attendees who wish to pay for two additional nights before or immediately following the conference. Availability is limited.