NEW YORK STATE
Clean Energy for Educators Workshop
BronxWorks - Bronx, NY
1130 Grand Concourse Bronx, New York 10453
November 5, 2024
Welcome!
Welcome to the NYS Clean Energy Educator workshop! We are so glad to spend the day with you all exploring clean energy goals.
You will leave this workshop ready to teach your students about clean energy and the future career opportunities it provides through hands-on learning.
WhyMaker is proud to have the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the sponsor for the Clean Energy Educator Institutes.
Resources
WORKSHOP SLIDES
DownloadWhat to bring:
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Laptop
- Chargers
- Reusable water bottle
EVENT SCHEDULE
**Subject to change**
8:00 AM: Check In
Participants will check in and are welcomed to socialize before the workshop begins.
8:30 AM: Welcome
Why Clean Energy?
Create a file with your name on it here, to begin collecting notes, thoughts and ideas.
9:00 AM: Intro to Energy Grids, Power Generation, Transmission, Management
Educators will know the key components of the electric grid in NYS and make connections in the relationships between state organizations and private businesses that generate, transmit and provide electricity to homes and businesses.
10:00AM: NYS Climate Agenda, its Goals and Policies
Educators will prioritize elements of the NYS Climate Agenda in order to determine how to integrate this information into their teaching.
11:00 AM: Environmental Justice in the Bronx & Sign Up for Stipends
Educators will define environmental justice communities and determine how the Climate Agenda will bring environmental justice to a disadvantaged community.
- Educators will conclude that air pollution is the largest cause of environmental health impacts in the Bronx.
Meet with NYSERDA Finance Team between 11-1:30 pm.
12:00 PM: Lunch Break & Sign Up for Stipends
Lunch provided.
Meet with NYSERDA Finance Team between 11-1:30 pm.
1:00 PM: Air Pollutants & Zero Emission Vehicles
Educators will identify and define air pollutants causing the largest health impact on local communities. Educators will experiment with air quality monitors. Educators will construct zero emission vehicles.
Activity: Make Your Own Air Pollution Catcher
NYPA Zero Emissions Vehicles - Instructions page 9
2:00 PM: Lesson Plan Development
Educators will work in small grade level or subject based groups to discuss and develop activities & lessons to bring to their classrooms to teach about the NYS Climate Agenda.
Use your file with your name on it here, to record notes, thoughts and ideas.
3:00 PM: End
MEET YOUR TEAM
Liz Gallo
CEO of WhyMaker
Everyone loves being around Liz, she is naturally curious and can make you feel like you are the most important person in the room.
Medinah Eatman
Professional Development Provider
As an educator and a mother, Medinah enjoys sharing hands-on science activities with those around her.
Laurie Yager
Professional Development Provider
Laurie, an Ed Tech Specialist with a talent for creative problem-solving and a thirst for knowledge, possesses the ability to make teachers feel welcome, validated, and encouraged.
Ready to Take Your Clean Energy Education Into Your Own Hands?
Clean Energy Resources
Lesson Plans, Tools, Training, Grids, and Maps to help you and your students build awareness and understanding of how to make a difference in order to meet NYS' ambitious Clean Energy goals over the next 10 years.
Clean Energy Units of Study
We've put together four units of clean energy study for you that can correlate to 9 different NYS Science Learning Standards lessons!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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