How much do you know about Oil Runoff?
By Roy Bentley and Ken Crawford Did you know? That one pint of motor oil spilled into a waterway or storm drain can make a slick larger than a football field? Did you know? That Used motor oil is the largest single source of oil pollution in our waters? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates…
Read More2014 Savannah National Conference
What do hot and humid weather, teachers, and energy have in common? The 2014 National Energy Conference for Educators in Savannah, Georgia, of course! In July, 100+ traditional and non-traditional educators came together along with NEED staff for in-depth training in all areas of energy education. The first two days were spent immersed in the…
Read MoreThe Switch Energy Projects Online Resources
The NEED project is proud to partner with Switch Energy Project on bringing energy education to students, teachers, and the masses. This fantastic organization has many amazing video and curricular resources to supplement any energy program in the classroom! Check out this fantastic listing from Switch and stay tuned for more from Switch and NEED! …
Read MoreEnergy 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 energy into action as they performed hands-on, energy related investigations. Each student received a thermal pencil, which they quickly discovered changed color by generating thermal energy through friction when held…
Read MoreNEEDs 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 and out of the classroom for many years. Vernon has a passion for teaching and loves working with teachers across the globe to champion energy education. If you are an…
Read MoreThanks to IPANM!
Barbara Lazar, Bosque School Robert Lazar, Cleveland Middle School As teachers return to classrooms and schools across the country, we seek out effective, relevant, and engaging lessons and activities. Whether building foundations of knowledge and learning in an elementary classroom, reinforcing information and skills in a middle school class, or enriching and solidifying authentic curriculum…
Read MoreGet your motors running!
Get your motors running! What do Shell, NEED, the Indy Racing League, and Houston-area teachers all have in common? The need for speed! Thanks to Shell, over 80 teachers were able to experience the immense power of IndyCar racing and learn about the energy involved in the racing industry this June while attending a Science…
Read MoreNEED Students Give Tours of their Green Ribbon Schools!
U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Best Practices Tour Itinerary Includes Four Kentucky NEED Schools On August 20 and 21, national and state dignitaries, educators, school officials, and many others had the opportunity to tour some of the nation’s finest Green Ribbon Schools in Kentucky as part of the national tour of the U.S.…
Read MoreScience of Energy Has Transformed!
Science of Energy is one of our favorite units here at NEED. It is also the favorite of many of the great NEED teachers across the country. With any great unit, there’s always room for improvement. We’ve heard your feedback and are happy to share with you the improved Science of Energy guides for 2014-2015. Aside from being…
Read MoreKaren McPherson recognized for Excellence in Energy
Press Release Contact: Mary Spruill Email: mspruill@need.org Telephone: 703-257-1117 Karen McPherson (Shelbyville, KY) recognized for Excellence in Energy For Immediate Release June 23, 2014 Manassas, Virginia – The NEED Project is pleased to announce the 2014 recipient of the Bob Thompson Excellence in Energy Award. NEED congratulates Karen McPherson of Southside Elementary School in Shelbyville, Kentucky! The Bob Thompson Excellence in…
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