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Energy in the Summer Time
Summer is approaching and soon people will be gassing up the grill for cookouts! Learn more about what fuels your barbecue and try our solar oven activity utilizing the sun’s…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress Blog Series
Getting kids interested in science can be challenging. The Library of Congress has many online resources available to K-12 educators and their students including lesson plans, reading lists, and more…
Read MoreEarth Day!
Established in 1970 to celebrate Planet Earth on the 22nd of April each year. To celebrate, here are a few exciting advances that have recently been made to help protect…
Read More13 Years of Energy Industry Study Program
Some consider 13 to be unlucky, but we at the NEED Project and Department of Energy know better, as this was the 13th year for EISP! Each year, Energy Information…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress Blog Series, Spring 2017
Getting kids interested in science can be challenging. The Library of Congress has many online resources available to K-12 educators and their students including lesson plans, reading lists, and more…
Read MoreStudents build Solar Suitcases and deliver them to Kenya!
NEED is proud to work with teachers and sponsors that take their solar energy activities well beyond the walls of their classroom and borders of the nation. Eric Johnson in…
Read MoreGo Green for St. Patricks Day!
March 17th is a date typically accompanied by the smells of corned beef and cabbage, the sound of bagpipes, and a whole lot of green. This St. Patrick’s Day, find…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress Blog Series Jan 2017
Getting kids interested in science can be challenging. The Library of Congress has many online resources available to K-12 educators and their students including lesson plans, reading lists, and more…
Read MoreHow to Become a Solar Panel Installer
As companies become increasingly aware of their carbon footprint and look towards incorporating sustainability into their business practice and operations, it opens many doors into various sustainability careers. Vera Marie…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress Blog Series – Nov 2016 – Science Projects in Biology, Natural History and Agriculture
Getting kids interested in science can be challenging. The Library of Congress has many online resources available to K-12 educators and their students including lesson plans, reading lists, and more…
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