2017 Kentucky NEED Energy Education Workshop - Frankfort, KY 

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

Teachers in grades K-12.  NEED’s energy curriculum is interdisciplinary.  Science teachers are encouraged to invite Language Arts, Math and/or Social Studies teachers to attend.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• Continental Breakfast & Lunch
• Substitute reimbursement
• KAS Aligned Curriculum
• Science of Energy Kit
• Great Professional Development

WHO IS THE WORKSHOP SPONSOR?
KY Department for Energy Development and Independence
The department's mission is to improve the quality and security of life for all Kentuckians by creating efficient, sustainable energy solutions and strategies; by protecting the environment; and by creating a base for strong economic growth.

 Agenda

 8:00 a.m.                      Registration, Pre-Assessment & Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.                      Welcome
Introduction to NEED, Website, NEED Curriculum Matrix

 8:45 a.m.                      Step 1:  Science of Energy

Participants will learn about the forms of energy and energy transformations while using resources in the NEED Science of Energy kit and See, Run, Do activity.             

 11:15 a.m.                      Step 2:  Sources of Energy – Energy Roundup

This activity introduces participants to the major energy sources through a series of cooperative learning and critical thinking skills

 NOON                          LUNCH

12:45 p.m.                    Message from KY Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI)

 1:00 p.m.                      Introduction to NEED’s Coal Curriculum

• All About Coal (Primary/Elementary)
• Understanding Coal (Intermediate)
• Exploring Coal (Secondary)

Participants will explore and participate in activities from the revised Coal Guides that include characteristics of coal, uses of coal, and career opportunities.

2:30 p.m.                      MAPS and Pacing Guides
Participants will work in grade level bands to review KCS standards.

 3:00 p.m.                      Additional NEED Opportunities

• Student Leadership and Recognition
   - Student Energy Teams
   - NEED’s Youth Awards for Energy Achievement
• NEED Energy Tour for Educators
• NEED National Energy Conference for Educators

3:15 p.m.                      NEED Resources and Paperwork!

Complete post-assessment, evaluations and order forms for NEED materials.  Distribution of substitute reimbursement forms.

3:30 p.m.                      Adjourn