1/21 - Time: 9:00 am - 12:00noon

Build a Model Solar Car Educator Workshop, Cedar Knolls, NJ

TransOptions is conducting a free model solar car workshop on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 9:00 am - 12 noon at the Transoptions Headquarters in Cedar Knolls, NJ. This workshop is designed to prepare teachers and non-formal educators in leading middle school kids through Junior Solar Sprint, a highly engaging and successful program where kids design, build and compete with model solar electric cars. Your young engineers will deepen their understanding about solar energy, math, physical science and craftsmanship. Teams can enter their cars in local design and race competitions with top winners invited to NESEA's annual northeast championship.

At the workshop you will receive:

• JSS educator resources including lesson plans and area event information;
• Professional development points/credits for hours attending workshop.

Registration is required.To register please contact Joseph Caravella or Cindy Reuther at TransOptions.  jcaravella@TransOptions.org, CReuther@TransOptions.org or by phone at:973.267.7600.

Visit http://www.nesea.org/k-12/juniorsolarsprint/ to learn more about JSS.

Junior Solar Spring is coordinated by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)and is sponsored by the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP).

Admission: Free

Event Website: http://www.transoptions.org/

Location: TransOptions

Directions: Two Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 200, in Cedar Knolls, NJ
If lost en route contact 973-267-7600.

Contact Information: Joseph Caravella, 973-267-7600, jcaravella@transoptions.org