National Energy Education Development Project

The mission of the National Energy Education Development Project is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs.

2009 NEED Annual Report - Financial Statements, Student Projects and Program Spotlights
A message from Richard Zuercher, Chairman

Congratulations to the 2009 Youth Awards for Energy Achievement National Winners! NEED issues Press Release on May 15, 2009.

Best Wishes for a safe summer! As teachers and students depart classrooms for summer break, NEED is working on the new 2009-2010 NEED Curriculum portfolio. Stay in touch this summer and visit us as a summer teacher workshop near you.

Looking for a way to learn more about energy this summer? NEED partners with the Energy Information Administration on the EIA Kid's Page. Check it out!

In an effort to provide educators across the country and around the world with NEED materials at the click of a mouse, these guides are available in PDF for download. NEED curriculum guides organized by Grade Level, Subject Matter, and Title are available to make accessing NEED resources even easier.

The 2008-2009 Resource Catalog of curriculum materials and kits.

Newsletters - April 2009 Energy Exchange and May 2009 Career Currents now available!

NEED's new Hydropower Curriculum and Kits are now available! Thanks to the support of the Hydropower Research Foundation and the National Hydropower Association, the new teacher and student guides, as well as the hands-on kits are in classrooms now!

Primary - Water and Energy Teacher Guide and Water and Energy Student Guide
Elementary - Wonders of Water Teacher Guide and Wonders of Water Student Guide
Intermediate - Energy of Moving Water Teacher Guide and Energy of Moving Water Student Guide
Secondary - Exploring Hydroelectricity Teacher Guide and Exploring Hydroelectricity Student Guide

The PG&E Solar Schools Program provides curriculum materials, hands-on kits, Bright Ideas Grants, and teacher training to schools in Northern and Central California. Visit PG&E Solar Schools.

NEED and ConocoPhillips have partnered in 2009 to host 25 workshops in communities across the country. To register for a workshop near you visit the "About the ConocoPhillips Program" section of the NEED website.

NEED is pleased to be part of the TXU Energy Solar Academy with TXU Energy in Texas. The program includes solar installations, classroom kits and curriculum, and teacher training. For more information visit the TXU Energy Solar Academy.

The NEED Project supports ENERGY STAR®'s 2009-2010 Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR® Campaign. Our goal is to encourage at least 2,000 individuals to take the Pledge. By reaching this goal, we will make a significant impact on our environment, preventing over 10,000,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions. Join us in making a difference, sign the Pledge today!

Download NEED's Change the World Teacher Guide which includes curriculum and activity ideas for implementing the Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR® Campaign in your classroom and community.

The NEED Project
8408 Kao Circle, Manassas, Virginia 20110
Phone:703.257.1117; Fax:703.257.0037

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