2018 Massachusetts Energy
Education Workshop
Springfield, MA

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

• K-12^th Grade Teachers
• CTE Teachers

WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION:

• NEED Science of Energy Kit
• Choice of a NEED Energy Management Kit
• Breakfast & lunch
• Parking
• Substitute reimbursement provided
• PDP credits
• Massachusetts aligned curriculum.

      

MASSACHUSETTS ENERGY WORKSHOP

AGENDA

 8:30 a.m.               Registration

Pick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Continental breakfast will be served. NEED curriculum kits are sponsored for each teacher attending the workshop. Packets include supplemental classroom materials, Energy Infobooks at 3 grade levels, and much more! Complete a pre-workshop assessment.

8:45 a.m.               Welcome and Introductions

Meet your fellow participants and the sponsors of today’s workshop. Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Efficiency Bingo.

9:00 a.m.               The Science of Energy

Learn more about the forms of energy while experimenting with the NEED Project’s Science of Energy kit. Kits will be made available to participating teachers.

10:30 a.m.             Energy Round-Up and Electric Connections

After learning about the forms of energy, we will study the sources of energy: What are they? Where do they come from? And how do we use each of the 10 sources of energy? Discover how the different energy sources contribute to the generation of electricity.

11:00 a.m.            Introduction to Energy Efficiency

How do you use energy in your daily life at school? Learn how energy is consumed and easy steps you and your students can take to reduce energy use.

11:10 a.m.             Lighting and the Facts of Light

Learn how to use the light meter and explore the building using this tool. Learn about energy efficiency as it relates to residential lighting while introducing students to the concept of life cycle costs.

11:35 a.m.             Understanding Temperature and Humidity

Using thermometers and hygrometers investigate air temperature, humidity, and water temperature and how to use them more efficiently.

11:45 a.m.             Lunch

12:30 p.m.            Kill A Watt Investigations

Learn how to measure and monitor the electric power consumption of electrical machines and devices. Calculate the cost of using these devices.

1:00 p.m.               Calculating Payback Periods

Does the more expensive but more efficient device make sense to purchase? Learn how to calculate the payback period on your investment.

1:30 P.M.              Classroom Connections

Working in groups, discuss how you might use these activities in the classroom.

2:00 p.m.              Energy Conservation at Home Web

This quick lesson allows participants to understand a home as a system and to better conserve energy resources.

2:30 p.m.               Youth Awards and Community Outreach

2:45 p.m.               Q & A and Paperwork!

Evaluation, Post-Knowledge Assessment, Substitute Reimbursement, and Ordering Kits

3:15 p.m.               Adjourn