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2014 Savannah National Conference
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The Switch Energy Projects Online Resources
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Energy in Action
On September 3, 2014, Saldivar Elementary School in Dallas, TX put energy into action! Approximately 322 Saldivar Scientists in the 4th and 5th grades put…
NEEDs Kids Teaching Kids Approach to Curriculum is Fantastic for Retention
This article was contributed by Vernon Kimball, retired Colorado educator of 34 years, and NEED facilitator extraordinaire. Vernon has been working with NEED curriculum in…
Thanks to IPANM!
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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
#NationalBatteryDay
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