Welcome to the K-12 Education Department!
We offer professional development opportunities, curriculum, and resources for teachers and non-formal educators on energy efficiency, energy conservation, and on the science and applications of renewable energy. See testimonials about our workshops.
Curricular Units
Lesson plans and interdisciplinary units for all grade levels that address state and national academic standards using topics of renewable energy, alternative fuels, and personal energy choices.
NESEA creates grade-specific and age-appropriate curriculum, utilizing state and federal Learning Standards, such as the National Research Council National Science Education Standards; the North America Association for Environmental Education Guidelines for Excellence, and Federal programs such as No Child Left Behind and No Child Left Inside.
Professional Development
NESEA's K-12 Education Department facilitates hands-on science and engineering workshops on such subjects as renewable energy and energy efficiency, green schools, and transportation, including Junior Solar Sprint. Workshops are available to teachers, non-formal educators, and community mentors. Also, please view the K-12 Educators Events Calendar page for professional development opportunities with NESEA and other quality providers.
Programs/Projects/Initiatives
Teachers, schools, education centers, and community groups are welcome to participate in programs such as Junior Solar Sprint, Energy Thinking, and Clean Energy for a Clean Environment. We offer hands-on, placed-based inquiry projects in renewable energy forms, functions, and applications. We also design curriculum specifically tailored fit your needs, whether at the school, district, or state level.