Build a Model Solar Car Educator Workshop, Long Island

Nassau BOCES, in collaboration with NESEA is offering a Junior Solar Sprint educator training workshop on Thursday, August 19 at the Nassau BOCES Outdoor & Environmental Education in Garden City, NY from 9:30am - 12:30pm. 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 including a model car solar panel
Professional development points/credits for hours attending workshop

Registration is required. The workshop is limited to 20 participants so register early. To register for the JSS workshop, please download a registration form from the NESEA website, and email or fax or mail your registration to:

Email: agrindrod@nesea.org Fax: 413-774-6053

For questions please contact NESEA's Education Director at 413-774-6051 x 21 or email agrindrod@nesea.org Directions (PDF)

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.

Admission: Free

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

Location: Nassau BOCES Outdoor & Environmental Education

Directions: 71 Clinton Rd., Garden City, NY 11530

If lost en route call: 516-396-2264