Every summer the EarthWays Center holds Energy Efficiency teacher workshops across the state to help educators explore the science behind energy and sustainability through hands-on, interactive activities and classroom lessons. Although this workshop is virtual, participants will be asked to engage in discussion and hands-on activities using common household materials or supplies from a provided kit.
Topics and activities change every year so teachers can attend each summer, but all workshops include:
- Background information about energy topics including forms and sources
- Discussion of energy efficiency and conservation
- Connections between energy, electricity, and natural gas
- Renewable energy sources and solutions
Participants will receive:
- A stipend for participants who live in Spire or Liberty Utilities territory
- Digital copies of all lesson activities and energy curriculum
- Energy science toolkit to get started bringing lessons to life in their classroom—register at least one month prior to the workshop to receive kit in advance
Check if you live in Spire or Liberty Utilities territory using the Missouri Utility Locator.
Registration
The following virtual workshops are sponsored by Spire.
- June 16–17; 9–11:30 a.m. daily
- July 27–28; 9–11:30 a.m. daily
- August 10–11; 9–11:30 a.m. daily
Registration
*Participants must live or work in either Spire territory to qualify for stipend and energy science toolkit.
The following virtual workshops are sponsored by Liberty Utilities.
- June 29–30; 9–11:30 a.m. daily
- July 21–22; 9–11:30 a.m. daily
- August 3–4; 9–11:30 a.m. daily
Registration
*Participants must live or work in either Liberty Utilities territory to qualify for stipend and energy science toolkit.
FAQs
Who should attend? Educators from formal or informal setting with an interest in learning more about teaching energy topics including efficiency, renewable energy sources and sustainability. Activities covered throughout the two days are aligned to support meeting state standards and designed to be scaled to a variety of grade levels.
Is this workshop going to be one big lecture? Absolutely not! We've come up with several activities to get participants moving and interacting with each other and their environment. We'll showcase some creative ways you can engage with students either in the classroom or virtually with energy lessons.
Will I need anything to participate? Our activities are designed to be flexible and if supplies are needed they will be supplies found in most homes or supplies found in your kit. Please register at least one month in advance to guarantee you receive your energy kit by the workshop. There will be no required supplies so if you don't have something—don't worry you can still participate!
I attended last year, should I attend again? YES! We would love to have you back—you can share your experiences teaching about energy with the lessons, help others learn more and more. We will also be introducing new lessons and discussion topics to help you continue to build your skills as an energy efficiency educator.
When will I receive my energy kit? If you register at least 4 weeks before your workshop, you will receive your energy kit before the workshop. This will allow you to use the materials during the hands-on activities. If you register less than 4 weeks before the workshop, you will receive your kit after the workshop.