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Science that Sparks!
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, in conjunction with The National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, offers a conference to provide educators with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy so they may implement hands-on lessons in their classrooms.
Available to 4th -12th grade teachers who are or teach electric co-op members of Tri-State G&T Association’s member systems. Tri-State G&T Association’s member systems.
Educators receive:
For more information contact Wendi Moss, The NEED Project, at wmoss@need.org or Michelle Pastor, Tri-State, at mpastor@tristategt.org.
AGENDA
TUES., JUNE 18, DAY 1
8:00 Registration and hot breakfast
8:30 Welcome, Introductions, Energy Bingo
9:30 Science of Energy
Learn about the different forms of energy and explore inquiry activities designed to teach these concepts.
11:30 Story Behind the Switch
Participate in this hair-raising electric safety program that can be facilitated in your very own classroom.
12:15 Lunch at Tri-State
1:00 Energy Roundup
Explore properties and characteristics of the ten major sources of energy.
1:30 Energy Enigma
Apply what you’ve learned so far in this critical-thinking activity.
2:30 Exploring Coal and Natural Gas
Learn more about coal and natural gas using NEED activities.
4:00 NEED Internet Resources
4:30 Adjourn
Check into hotel, dinner on your own.
WED., JUNE 19, DAY 2
8:00 Field Trip: Tour of JM Shafer Generating Station, Ft. Lupton, Colorado
11:00 Electric Connections
Understanding the electricity generation mix in the United States.
11:20 Global Trading Game
Consider energy, the environment and economics in inter-relationships between entities and countries.
12:30 Lunch at Tri-State
1:00 Baseload Balance Activity
1:45 Tour of Tri-State Operations and Energy Markets
3:45 Break
4:00 Exploring Wind and Solar
Explore the generation of electricity using wind and solar power.
5:30 Dinner at Tri-State HQ
THURS.,JUNE 20, DAY 3
8:00 Science of Electricity Model
Build your own Science of Electricity demonstration for your classroom.
9:15 Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Understand the simple, low-cost ways to reduce energy consumption and the science behind energy efficiency.
10:00 Energy House
Learn about efficiency, conservation and economic returns by building and insulating a cardboard house.
12:00 Lunch and Networking with Tri-State Staff
1:30 Exploring the NEED Website Curriculum available to teachers.
2:15 Energy Jeopardy