CENTER FOR ENERGY & COMPUTER EDUCATION​ EXCELLENCE​

Program Overview

The CECEE Energy Essentials Program introduces students in grades 3–8 to the fundamentals of energy, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, students learn how energy powers everyday life and explore pathways to future STEM and clean-energy careers.

This program builds early awareness of energy systems while reinforcing science, math, and critical-thinking skills.

Who This Program Is For

• Students in grades 3–8

• Youth curious about science, energy, and the environment

• Beginners with no prior energy or STEM background

What Students Will Learn

• What energy is and how it is used

• Renewable vs. non-renewable energy sources

• Basic electricity concepts

• Solar, wind, and clean-energy technologies

• Energy efficiency and conservation practices

• Environmental impact of energy choices

• Introduction to careers in energy and sustainability

• Introduction to Electric Vehicles

 

 

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Program Schedule

Summer Program

• Days: Monday – Thursday

• Frequency: 4 days per week

• Duration: 3 hours per day

• Format: In-person, structured STEM learning

School-Year Program

• Days: Monday – Thursday

• Frequency: After-school program

• Duration: 2 hours per day

Program Structure

• Instructor-led classroom sessions

• Hands-on labs and group projects

• Age-appropriate curriculum aligned to STEM learning standards

• Small group instruction for individualized support

Outcomes & Benefits

By completing the program, students will:

• Understand basic energy concepts and sustainability

• Develop early interest in STEM and environmental careers

• Strengthen science comprehension and curiosity

• Learn how energy decisions affect communities and the planet

Students receive a Certificate of Completion.

Cost

• Free to participants