2021 Massachusetts Virtual Energy Education Conference 

Who Should Attend?

• Educators interested in Energy!
• K-12 teachers• Science and STEM Teachers
• AP Environmental Science Teachers
• CTE teachers• Out of School Time Program Leaders
• Student Advocacy Organization Leaders
• Teachers needing ideas for virtual learning

What Do Participants Receive?

• Pre-Conference Box of Supplies for all theConference Activities
• The chance to network with energyprofessionals to learn more about energycareers and the Massachusetts Energy Picture
• Massachusetts standards aligned curriculum
• NEED Science of Energy and EnergyEfficiency & Conservation Kits
• Stipend
• PDP Certificate
• PRIZES
• Graduate Credit
• A great opportunity to learn with felloweducators in an engaging and fun way

AGENDA

Welcome and Quick Orientation to the Conference

August 1, 2021

4:30 p.m. Welcome and Virtual Conference Orientation

Learn more about Mass Save and its sponsors, the NEED Project and the plan forthe conference. Meet your NEED facilitators this week and work in a break-out session to get to know fellow participants. The conference sessions are designed to improve your energy knowledge as a consumer, to provide lessons and activities to return to the classroom with, and to allow you to explore ways to integrate more energy efficiency into your classroom programs (virtual or in-person).

5:30 p.m. Adjourn

August 2, 2021

8:50 a.m. Log In, Check Technology and Supplies

9:00 a.m. Welcome

9:15 a.m. Introduction to the Science of Energy

9:30 a.m. Science of Energy Break-Out Sessions1

10:10 a.m. Science of Energy Round-Up!

Groups share key content items from Scienceof Energy explorations.

10:40 a.m. Quick Break

10:50 a.m. Light It Up Challenge and Lighting Comparison

11:15 a.m. Energy Career Spotlight

11:35 a.m. Exploring Energy Break-Out Sessions – Solar and Wind Energy and Climate Science

2:45 p.m. Wrap-Up and Afternoon Activity – EnergyExpos

1:00 p.m. Q&A and Adjourn

August 3, 2021

8:50 a.m. Login, Supplies Check, Technology Check

9:00 a.m. Welcome

9:10 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connections – Understanding the Energy Mix of Massachusetts

9:45 a.m. Sharing Your Expo Break-Outs

10:15 a.m. Exploring Energy Break-Out Sessions – Solar and Wind Energy and Science of Electricity

11:15 a.m. Quick Break

11:30 a.m. Understanding Energy Resources – Candy Collector

12:00 p.m. Energy Career Spotlight

12:30 p.m. Q&A and Independent Learning Assignment(Home Energy Audit using a Kilowatt Meter)

1:00 p.m. Adjourn

August 4, 2021

8:50 a.m. Login, Supplies Check, Technology Check

9:00 a.m. Welcome & Review Audit Data

9:10 a.m. Career Connections Break-out Sessions

9:30 a.m. Energy Efficiency and Conservation 101

9:45 a.m. The Energy House Challenge

11:15 a.m. Announce Winners – and Quick Break

11:30 a.m. Energy Career Spotlight

11:50 a.m. Energy Efficiency Lessons in Language Arts

12:30 p.m. Synthesizing the Conference Breakouts

12:15 p.m. What’s Next? Q&A, Post-Assessment, Evaluation and Selecting Kits

1:00 p.m. Thank You to our Sponsors and Adjourn

1:15 p.m. Graduate Credit Participants Remain for a 10-minute session to discuss project for credit.