Teacher Professional Development and Resources

Teacher Professional Development

CMOST is proud to be partnering with NYSERDA to provide Energy Smart workshops for teachers across the Capital Region in conjunction with the Energy Smart Students program. This program is a statewide energy-efficiency education program for K- 12 classroom teachers sponsored by the NYSERDA and the New York Energy $mart Program. The Energy Smart Students Program, in partnership with the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, will provide curriculum materials and training for this statewide program. Pre-registration is required.
Visit www.nyserda.org/EnergyEducation for more information or to register.

Monday, December 1st
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Energy Smart Workshop: ABCs of Energy
(Teachers Grade K-3)

The ABCs are one of the building blocks of primary students. Why not teach the ABCs of energy at the same time? This hands-on workshop introduces basic energy content through fun and engaging activities that will lay the ground work for energy education at an early age. Students will apply classroom learning to their own life through a family-oriented take-home activity.

Wednesday, December 3rd
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Energy Smart Workshop: The 4 Es of Energy
(Teachers Grade 4-6)

Do you know the 4 Es of energy??? This interactive workshop promotes an understanding of energy's relationship with the environment, our economy, efficiency AND the all-important "E" - education. You will use hands-on activities to explore energy forms and sources, global climate change and actions we can take to address the energy challenges we face.

Thursday, December 4th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Energy Smart Workshop: The Energy Trilogy
(Teachers Grade 7-12)

Energy - we all depend upon it every day, but what are the consequences for the global communityís growing demand for it?? This interactive workshop will highlight the Energy Trilogy - how economics, efficiency and the environment relate to the energy challenges before us. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to introduce your students to the impacts of their energy use and explore actions we can take to make a difference.