2018 PEEP 2.0 Workshop for Teachers - Philadelphia, PA 

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WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:

• Substitute reimbursement
• PA Professional development hours
• Breakfast, lunch, and parking
• PA standards based curriculum
• Your choice of a hands-on NEED kit
• The opportunity to apply to participate in the PECO Innovation Challenge
• The opportunity to request an educational energy audit for your school 

ABOUT THE NEED PROJECT
The NEED Project designs and delivers teacher-tested educational materials, evaluation techniques and tools, recognition of student achievement, and professional development for educators. NEED materials and training programs provide comprehensive, objective information about the scientific concepts of energy and the sources of energy – their use and their impact on the environment, the economy and society. 

7:30 a.m.         Registration & Breakfast

Take a quick pre-workshop assessment and meet fellow attendees. 

 8:00 a.m.         Welcome and Introduction to the PEEP 2.0 Program

 8:30 a.m.         Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations

Learn more about the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit.

10:00 a.m.       Sources of Energy and the PA Energy and Electricity Picture

Learn about the nation’s energy resources as they are used to generate electricity and compare them to energy consumption in the Commonwealth.

 10:45 a.m.       Energy Simulation Fun

This example of a classroom simulation will give participants insight into energy sources and energy transformations as they relate to the natural gas industry. Participants will also explore simulations and their benefits for teaching tough concepts.

 11:15 a.m.       Fossil Fuels Fun

Learn about exploration, production, refining, chemical manufacturing, transportation, marketing, and uses of petroleum, natural gas, and their products in the industrial sector.

12:00 p.m.      Lunch

12:45p.m.        Renewable Energy Shuffle

Investigate hands-on renewable kit offerings by participating in stations and shuffling them up!

2:00 p.m.         Operation Innovation  

Learn more about the PECO Innovation Challenge, Educational Energy Audits, and other program offerings! Participate in a quick energy innovation challenge!

 2:45 p.m.         I used HOW MUCH?

Take a quick look at these fun and fast energy efficiency and conservation activities.

3:00 p.m.         Wrap-Up, Act 48 Credit, Evaluation and Kit Request

3:30 p.m.         Adjourn