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ENERGY SMART STUDENTS WORKSHOPS submitted by Thomas Frawley on
11/04/2006
NEW YORK ENERGY SMART STUDENTS WORKSHOPS - REGISTER NOW!
WEEKLY UPDATE - 11/3/06
This posting contains information on the FREE, hands-on workshops for K-12 educators scheduled across New York State that are delivered by the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) and sponsored by the New York Energy $mart Program.
SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THESE UPCOMING ENERGY WORKSHOPS:
REGISTER NOW!
CENTRAL NEW YORK
11/14: Energy Literacy (K-12) Hannibal, 4:15-7:15 pm
11/28: Energy Efficiency at School (K-12) Hannibal, 4:15-7:15 pm
12/5: Energy Efficiency at Home (K-12) Hannibal, 4:15-7:15 pm
SOUTHERN TIER
11/16: Science of Energy (K-12) Ithaca, 3:45-7 pm
12/12: Energy Literacy (K-12) Ithaca, 3:45-7 pm
1/9/07: Energy Efficiency at Home (K-12) Ithaca, 3:45-7 pm
2/13/07: Energy Efficiency at School (K-12) Ithaca, 3:45-7 pm
EASTERN NEW YORK
11/14: Science of Energy (MS-HS) Somers, 4-7 pm
12/12: Science of Energy (Elem) Somers, 4-7 pm
12/2: Energy Literacy (MS/HS) Castleton, 9 am -3:30 pm
WESTERN NEW YORK
11/15: Energy Literacy (MS-HS) Williamson, 3:30- 6:30 pm
3/13/07: Energy Efficiency at Home (K-12) Williamson, 3:30- 6:30 pm
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NOTE: Energy Educators from all regions of New York State will be scheduling
additional Energy Smart Students workshops on an on-going basis. Please
check our website regularly for new workshop listings, using the link below.
REGISTER NOW! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
For further information and for easy on-line registration, go to
www.GetEnergySmart.org <http://www.getenergysmart.org/> and click on
'Energy Education.'
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Questions? Contact the Energy Smart Students Program at 1-800-658-5753 or
nyworkshops@need.org
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WORKSHOP SUMMARIES:
SCIENCE OF ENERGY - Explore fundamental concepts of energy by performing
hands-on experiments at six different stations.
ENERGY LITERACY - Learn about the New York State, national and global
'Energy Picture.' Energy Forms and Sources; Environmental Impacts of Energy
Use; The Latest Research on Climate Change, and more.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT HOME - Gain practical knowledge about effective actions
you and your students can take to improve the energy efficiency of your
homes.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT SCHOOL - Discover how your school can save energy --
and budget dollars by simple actions. Help conduct a hands-on energy audit
of the host building.
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Sponsored by the New York Energy $mart Program
All New York Energy $mart Programs are funded by a System Benefits Charge
(SBC) paid by electric distribution customers of Central Hudson, Con Edison,
NYSEG, National Grid, Orange and Rockland, and Rochester Gas and Electric.
NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation established by law in 1975,
administers SBC funds and programs under an agreement with the Public
Service Commission.
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National Energy Education Project (NEED)
The NEED program includes teacher-tested educational materials, evaluation
techniques, recognition of student achievement, and professional development
for educators. NEED materials and trainings provide comprehensive, objective
information about the scientific concepts of energy and the sources of
energy - their use and impact on the environment, the economy and society.
There are also activities to educate students about energy efficiency and
conservation, and tools to help all occupants use energy more wisely at
school. To learn more about NEED visit www.need.org <http://www.need.org/> .
_ _ _ END More info at this external link:http://www.getenergysmart.org/.
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