PECO PEEP Energy Education Workshop Level 1

If you are unable to complete your registration please email wmoss@need.org.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:

Substitute reimbursement
PA Professional development hours
PA standards-based curriculum
Your choice of a hands-on NEED kit
The opportunity to apply to participate in additional PECO Energizing Education Program activities

Agenda

Level 1 Workshop

For teachers new to teaching energy, NEED, or PEEP program offerings

8:45 a.m. Log-in and Register

Take a quick pre-workshop assessment and meet fellow attendees. Workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to the PEEP 2.0 Program

9:15 a.m. Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations

Explore the forms of energy and energy transformations while experimenting with the Science of Energy kit. Highlight ways to incorporate these activities in virtual and in-person classrooms.

10:30 a.m. Sources of Energy and the PA Energy and Electricity Picture

Learn about the nation’s energy resources as they are used to generate electricity and compare them to energy consumption in the Commonwealth. Activities include Candy Collector, Forms to Sources of Energy, and Electric Connections.

11:15 a.m. Nonrenewable Energy Activities

Get a quick glimpse into natural gas and nuclear activities for the classroom, and an overview of kit offerings.

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:20 p.m. Renewable Energy Activities

Take a look and explore hands-on solar, hydropower, and wind activities and kit offerings.

1:45 p.m. Virtual Energy Fair

Try your hand at some of our Energy Carnival games adapted for the virtual setting and explore how to host your own virtual energy carnival or fair during the school year.

2:30 p.m. Energy Careers Exploration

Take a quick look at some great energy careers resources from NEED and beyond.

2:50 p.m. Wrap-Up, Evaluation and Kit Request

3:00 p.m. Adjourn