Build a Model Solar Car Educator Workshop, Greenfield, MA

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is offering a Junior Solar Sprint educator training workshop on Wednesday, October 27 from 4:00 - 7:00pm at NESEA's central offices located in Greenfield, MA. 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:

A basic parts model solar car kit and hands-on building practice
JSS educator resources including lesson plans and area event information
A chance at door prizes
Professional development points/credits for hours attending workshop

Registration is required. Registration is FULL! No drops-ins please.
For questions or to placed on a wait-list please contact NESEA's Education Director at 413-774-6051 x 21 or email agrindrod@nesea.org

This is Bring Your Bag Dinner affair but snacks will be provided.

JSS in the northeast is organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association and is sponsored by the US Army Educational Outreach Program. Workshop kits are donated from PITSCO.

Event Website: http://www.nesea.org/k-12/juniorsolarsprint/

Location: NESEA

Directions: 50 Miles Street, Greenfield, MA

Off of Main Street in Greenfield. You will see a sign for the Greenfield Energy Park on the corner of Main and Miles.

If lost en route, call 413-774-6051