Resources for Teachers

National Energy Education Development Project (NEED)

NEED provides educators with resources such as lesson plans, in-class worksheets, and review games. There are also energy info books available for primary, elementary, intermediate, and secondary age students.

Primary- https://shop.need.org/collections/primary-guides

Elementary- https://shop.need.org/collections/elementary-guides

Intermediate- https://shop.need.org/collections/intermediate-guides

Secondary- https://shop.need.org/collections/secondary-guides

Department of Energy (DOE) Presentation on STEM and Energy

The presentation covers, teacher educational resources, internships, fellowships, mentoring, training, competitions, and research/development programs.

Click here to view this presentation about STEM and Energy click the link below.

Switch Energy Project

The Switch Energy Project is a multi-platform extension of the film Switch, a documentary that explores the future of energy. The film’s goal is to determine how the transition from coal and oil to renewables will take place around the world. It takes a non-partisan view of the costs and benefits of each source. Switch Energy Project hopes to:

  • Build a baseline understanding of energy
  • Transform the energy conversation from polarized to practical
  • Promote efficiency and conversation

Visit switchenergyproject.com for efficiency tips, educational resources, and more information about the project.

Carolina World-Class Support for Science and Math provides supplies and resources for STEM instructors.

NC AMC Teacher Leaders Training Workshop is an intensive, five-day workshop designed to train up to 30 teacher leaders to work with teachers across the state.

NC STEM Learning Network has helped to develop a statewide strategic plan, that coordinates STEM education initiatives with a goal of increasing student achievement, community involvement, and corporate support for STEM education in North Carolina.

dNSF GK-12 Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 Education pairs graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with K-12 partners. Through the GK-12 program, institutions of higher education have had an opportunity to make a significant change in STEM graduate and K-12 education programs by creating strong and enduring partnerships.