Green and Healthy Schools Clean Energy Workshop for Gwinnett Educators

This K-2 NGSS-aligned training offers content review and hands-on activities connected to energy and natural resources, with emphasis on teacher resources to support clean energy STEM learning tied to popular children's books. Teachers in attendance will receive a stipend, training and materials for two classroom Storytime STEM classroom packs: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and My Papi Has A Motorcycle.

This event is being hosted at Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center with support from Gwinnett County School District and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful.

This FREE professional development training is made possible by the Arconic Foundation and CE.

About Arconic Foundation

Arconic Foundation is proud to support CE and bring this innovative program to Arconic communities nationwide. Arconic Foundation’s mission is to support non-profit partners who advance STEM Education and Workforce Development in Arconic communities. We view support for K-12 STEM programs as critical to shaping the workforce of the future – the economic future of our communities and the advanced manufacturing industry depends on it. By investing early in impactful STEM curricula, we can spark the imagination of our youth and set them on a path that encourages creativity and innovation – the very skills that make Arconic and other advanced manufacturers successful. CE is a proven and innovative model that we believe can bring to life the issues and solutions around energy management. Energy is a critical component of what we do in industry and in all of our personal lives – it is a topic that we want our youth educated about so that they can solve the problems of tomorrow.

About CE

CE is a national clean energy, career connected education program from Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Together with schools, educators and industry, we strive to build a clean energy future to ensure that our communities and the environment are thriving and resilient. We work to expand access to opportunities for all students regardless of their geography, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. CE is funded by corporations, regional utilities, and philanthropic organizations. To date, our funders have impacted more than 330,000 students nationwide through CE programming. For more information, visit www.cebrightfutures.org

What topics will be covered during this training?

The topics include materials focusing on energy & natural resources, three dimensional STEM learning, and literacy connections

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact CE with any questions or for more information. CE's Curriculum Design & Training Manager, Rosemary Lopez, be reached at rlopez@b-e-f.org.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

CE allows for the transfer of tickets, however, please let us know the name and email address of the participant, as we will need to gather some preliminary data to help inform our workshop!

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. We will have a registration table set up with a sign in sheet.

Is this training free for teachers/educators?

Yes, this is a fully funded training opportunity for Gwinnett County educators. This workshop is made possible by Arconic and CE.

Is lunch provided?

Yes, lunch is provided. Please indicate any food allergies on your registration.

Will I receive any classroom materials/equipment?

Yes! Educators who attend this workshop each received two Storytime STEM packs for their classroom.

Will there be a stipend for teachers attending training outside work hours?

Yes! All Gwinnett County Classroom educators will receive a $150 stipend for attending this Saturday training.