Solar Sails New York: Expansion of Solar and Wind Energy Education for School Power...Naturally
Sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) educators working in New York State now have the opportunity to attend free professional development workshops on solar and wind energy education, receive free energy education kits for their classroom, center, or institution, and complimentary accompanying curricular units that are aligned to New York State MST Standards.
- Description of workshops facilitated by NESEA for School Power...Naturally.
- Listing of available workshops "A Solar Kit for the Classroom" & "Wind Wisdom for School Power...Naturally" in New York State on the Educators Calender.
- School Power...Naturally lessons
- Wind Wisdom for School Power...Naturally K-4 curricular unit PDF 1,412 KB
- Wind Wisdom for School Power...Naturally 5-6 curricular unit PDF 1,668 KB
- Wind Wisdom Certificate of Completion K-6 PDF 1,349 KB
- Partners of School Power...Naturally Expansion
Successful efforts by the School Power...Naturally program have led to a growing interest and enthusiasm among educators, students and parents to not only learn more about solar energy, but the entire renewable energy industry. By exposing students to the intricacies of a renewable electric system as well as live performance data, long-term interest in clean energy technology can be fostered to sustain demand for the 'green collar' jobs necessary for continued growth within the industry. Robert G. Callender, NYSERDA Vice President for programs, states "Providing teachers with the proper tools to educate our future generations about energy has never been as paramount as it is today." Callender further states, "Building upon the success of NYSERDA's School Power...Naturally program, our program partners will give students a hands-on experience about the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy and how together, they can help lead our state towards energy independence."
For more information on the Solar Sails New York project and how to host a workshop in your area, please contact the NESEA Education Director at 413-774-6051 x 21 or email agrindrod@nesea.org
Sponsored by NYSERDA.
