Energy Fundamentals - Online!
Explore the basics of energy by reading our Energy in Our World Today newspaper. In addition to the Oak Creek and Blue Sky Green Field Wind Farm project highlights, this program covers the topics of energy consumption and efficiency, how electricity is distributed and generated, renewable energy, and electricity and natural gas safety. Download and review online, or print and share with students. Paper includes student activities and quiz.
Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP)
Through hands-on activities and discussion, learn how to enhance your students’ understanding of energy, where it comes from and how it affects their lives. Courses for credit. Classroom and online courses available.
Fall 2008
Doable Renewables: Renewable Energy Education in the Classroom
Course: NRES 732 Sec: 881
Location: Milwaukee Education Center Middle School
Cost: $425*
Dates/Times: Friday, Oct. 24: 5 - 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
College Credits: 1 graduate from UW-Stevens Point
*We Energies provides a $350 scholarship for educators in its electric service territory, making the cost for teachers $75.
Renewable Energy Education in the City
Course: NRES 603 Sec: 88Cost: $425*
Dates/Times/Locations: Wednesday, Oct. 29: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Urban Ecology Center, Milwaukee
Thursday-Friday, Oct. 30-31
Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Conference, Wyndham Airport Hotel, Milwaukee
NOTE: About 10 hours must be spent at the conference. This includes a one hour wrap-up session from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. We Energies is providing conference scholarships in addition to course scholarships. To apply for the conference registration fee scholarship, visit the We Energies Renewable Energy Scholarships page.
College Credits: 1 graduate from UW-Stevens Point
*We Energies provides a $350 scholarship for educators in its electric service territory, making the cost to teachers $75.School Building Energy Efficiency Education
Course: NRES 734 Sec: 883
Location: Menomonee Falls School District
Dates/Times: TBD
Cost: $425*
College Credits: 1 graduate from UW-Stevens Point
*We Energies provides a $350 scholarship for educators in its electric service territory, making the cost for teachers $75.Biomass Energy Education Online
Course: NRES 731 Sec: 88
Location: Online
Dates: Nov. 3 - Dec. 1
Cost: $450*
College Credits: 1 graduate from UW-Stevens Point
*We Energies provides a $350 scholarship for educators in its electric service territory, making the cost for teachers $100.
