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Where & When
Emerald Resort
35 Scudder Avenue
Hyannis, MA 02601
July 29 – 31, 2024
About the Conference
Educators from across Massachusetts will come together for three days of engaging and fun energy education training with the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. The conference is fully sponsored, including lodging, and offered at no cost to educators. The conference provides you with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy. You will receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units in your classrooms, multi-disciplinary teams, and after-school programs. We will provide extra night for those driving more than 90 miles to the conference.
Who Should Attend?
• Educators interested in energy!
• K-12 Teachers
• Science and STEM Teachers
• AP Environmental Science Teachers
• CTE Teachers
• Out of School Time Program Leaders
• Student Advocacy Organization Leaders
What Do Participants Receive?
• Massachusetts standards aligned curriculum
• Choice of NEED Kit
• Stipend
• PDP Certificate
• PRIZES
• Graduate Credit
• A great opportunity to learn with fellow educators in an engaging and fun way
- · The chance to network with energy professionals to learn more about energy careers and the energy landscape in Massachusetts.
Questions
If you have questions or need assistance, please email Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029.
AGENDA
July 29, 2024
11:00 a.m. Registration and Energy Challenge Activities
11:30 a.m. Lunch and Welcome
12:30 p.m. Introductions and MA Energy Efficiency Bingo
1:15 p.m. Science of Energy
2:45 p.m. Energy Roundup
3:15 p.m. Energy Source Break Out Sessions
· Onshore and Offshore Wind
· Exploring Solar
4:15 p.m. Energy Source Breakout Sessions (Swap)
5:15 p.m. Q&A and NEED Internet Resources
5:45 p.m. Dinner and Presentation
July 30, 2024
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Science of Electricity
9:30 a.m. The Electric Grid – Reliably Smart
10:00 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connections
10:30 a.m. Baseload Balance
11:15 a.m. Electric Vehicles
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Energy Storage – Expanding Capacity
1:15 p.m. Gather up and get ready to roll
1:30 p.m. Let’s Take a Field
4:45 p.m. Reception and Energy Carnival
5:30 p.m. Dinner
July 31, 2024
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Exploring Energy Efficiency and Conservation
· Energy systems in a building
· New technologies
8:45 a.m. The Energy House Challenge
10:15 a.m. Greenhouse gases, climate & energy
11:15 a.m. Energy Efficiency Career Round Up
11:45 a.m. Lunch and Speaker
1:00 p.m. Creating & Facilitating School Energy Teams
1:20 p.m. Synthesizing the Conference
1:45 p.m. What’s Next? Q&A, Post-Assessment, Final Evaluation
2:15 p.m. Adjourn