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Over the River and Through the Woods
The Challenge: Energy is required to transport you from place to place. This year, AAA (formerly the American Automobile Association) estimates that 89.5 million people will…
2015 Bob Thompson Excellence in Energy Awards
Right after Thanksgiving 2012, NEED received word that, Bob Thompson, one of our former teachers and staff members died suddenly. For the NEED family, this…
Cassie Chesson Joins NEED
Author Cassie Chesson It’s just like that optical illusion where some people see a vase and others claim to see two faces. Taken from different…
Celebrate Earth Science Week 2014!
October 12-18, 2014 Earth Science Week is back again! The theme of ESW 2014 is Earth’s Connected Systems.This week aims to engage students in investigating…
October is Energy Awareness Month!
Most of us take energy for granted; only noticing when it’s not available, or when it’s time to pay a bill. Energy comprises about two…
Congressman Yarmuth visits Chance School in Louisville
After being invited and given a scholarship to attend the NEED National Youth Conference and Award Ceremony last June, the Chance School Green Team reached…
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Over 40 years of putting energy into education!
February 18th is National Battery Day 🔋
A battery produces electricity using two different metals in a chemical solution. A chemical reaction between the metals and the chemicals frees more electrons in one metal than in the other.
How does an Electric Vehicle (EV) Work?
Electric vehicles store electricity in large battery banks. They are plugged into a wall outlet (either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt) for several hours to charge. An electric
motor powers the wheels and acts as a generator when the brakes are applied, recharging the battery.
Learn more about batteries in NEED's
"Energy Infobooks"
"ElectroWorks"
"Switching it Up"
"Excellent Energy Engineering
"Stock it Up Energy Storage Sampler"
...and more!
Free PDF download at need.org/shop
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Get inspired by past winning projects! Plenty of time to get a project started and submit by the April 15th deadline!
youthawards.need.org/youth-award-winners/
Email info@need.org with any questions
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