Energy Today: Our Classroom - Our World
“ENERGY TODAY”
Our Classroom –Our World
Lockview High School,
Fall River, Halifax County, Nova Scotia.
Friday, October 23,2009.
Title sponsor
The ENERGY TODAY Conference was a great success with over 450 teachers from across the province in attendance. The conference focused on enlightening our teachers and their students on Nova Scotia's energy industry and how energy plays a roll in the "Our Classroom- Our World".
Nova Scotia's province-wide ENERGY TODAY Conference & Pavilion was held October 23rd at Lockview High School in Fall River, Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Social Studies Teachers Association (SSTA) and the Energy for Students program (EFS) combined to provide an exciting professional development conference that is designed to ensure that Nova Scotia teacher’s engage in the latest and most current issues surrounding the topic of “ENERGY”. The conference saw over 450 teachers province wide gather to hear the latest information on Energy and its direct effect on our province, classrooms and the world we live in today. Each teacher is responsible to carry this message back to over 200 of their students resulting in over 120,000 students receiving the “ENERGY” message.
Sponsors were provided an exhibit booth in the ENERGY TODAY Pavilion area to showcase their products & services to the teachers and educators throughout the day and as they mingled for scheduled refreshment breaks, and lunch. The Pavilion was located in the main corridor of Lockview High School enroute to the many panel sessions scheduled around the school.
The conference featured many experts from oil & gas, renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. Experts will speak on critical energy topics in Nova Scotia including Offshore & Onshore Drilling programs, Natural Gas opportunities, Wind, Solar, Tidal & Wave, Geothermal energy alternatives and their related career pathways. Teachers left the conference well equipped to engage their students in energy education and assist them in critical thinking.
This year’s ENERGY TODAY Conference provided various best-teaching practices to enhance student achievement. Teachers had an opportunity to participate in practical sessions, including tours of an offshore supply base, helicopter ditching simulator, wind turbine, an oil refinery, or an eco-friendly office building.
Energy Today 2009 Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Luncheon Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Refreshment Sponsor
Keynote Address
John Woods
Vice President Energy Development, Minas Basin Pulp & Power
Luncheon Speaker
Honourable Bill Estabrooks – Minister of Energy
Before his election, Bill was a school teacher and dedicated community volunteer. He has taught at various Halifax schools, including Sir John A. Macdonald High, Sackville High and Brookside Junior High.
Bill is the past president of the St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club, president of the Mariners Junior Hockey Team and the St. Margaret’s Master Hockey League. Bill continues to serve the community as an active Lions Club member. He is actively involved in Oldtimers’ Hockey.
Bill has been recognized on several occasions for his deep commitment to making a positive contribution to his community. He was three times voted teacher of the year, received the Lions International Presidents’ Recognition Award and received the Medal of Bravery from the Governor General for an act of personal heroism. Some of his personal interests include being a motivational speaker to Youth as Our Future and the Estabrooks family genealogy.
Bill cares deeply about continuing public access to coastal properties and rising property assessments. He has travelled extensively across the province and has been very active attending public hearings.
Conference Schedule
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Conference Registration, Late Registration & Exhibit Tours |
| 9:00 - 9:20 | Keynote Address: John Woods, Vice President Energy Development, Minas Basin Pulp & Power |
| 9:30 - 10:25 | Workshops in Session A |
| 10:30 -11:25 | Tour of Exhibits & Pavilion Area & Nutrition Break |
| 11:30 - 12:25 | Workshops in Session B |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | Luncheon Address: Honourable Bill Estabrooks – Minister of Energy |
| 1:30 - 2:25 | Energy Tours & Workshops in Session C |
| 2:30 - 3:00 | Session Evaluation & SSTA Annual General Meeting |
Energy Sessions |
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A1 9:30 - 10:25 All Levels |
"An Introduction to Offshore Oil & Gas" This session will look at the gas and oil future of Nova Scotia. Sable has been a major player in Nova Scotia’s offshore oil and gas exploration. What has this meant for Nova Scotia? What awaits in the future? This session will provide you with an excellent background into this incredible natural resource. |
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A2 9:30 - 10:25 Elementary/Jr. High Level |
"How an Oil Refinery Works" This is an overview of the processes involved in oil refining. This workshop will take you through the daily operation of an oil refinery from the point that the crude oil arrives until the gas and oil are taken from the refinery. |
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A3 9:30 - 10:25 Elementary/Jr. High Level |
"An Intro to Wind & Solar Energy" This session is a general discussion on how energy is generated from the wind and the sun. With tremendous interest in wind energy in Nova Scotia today along with the development of windmill farms, teachers should find this session very useful in gaining a greater understanding of how this technology is being utilized to provide energy to our homes and schools. Presented by Simon Melrose Sim |
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A4 9:30 - 10:25 Senior High level |
"Tidal Power: Waves of the Future" This is one of the sessions will focus on alternative sources of energy available today. This workshop will examine how tides and waves generate energy. What are the geographical and scientific principles at work and how this energy makes it into our homes? Presented by John Woods
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A5 9:30 - 10:25 Elementary/Jr. High Level |
"The Science of Heat pumps & Geothermal Energy" More and more people are seeking alternative sources of energy to release them from the reliance of oil to heat their homes. The use of heat pumps and geothermal energy has emerged in the past decade as one way to do this. This session will examine how these systems work and how they can be incorporated into both older homes and new construction.
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A29 9:30 - 10:25 All Levels |
"Intro to Biomass as an Energy Source" This session explains the general technology of biomass as an alternative energy source including burning of biomass, forest residual, switch grass, wood and wood pellets for Nova Scotia’s energy consumers. What are our biomass resources and the future opportunities for Nova Scotians to benefit from this underutilized resource, followed by a question & answer period. Presented and Sponsored by:
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B1 11:30 - 12:25 All Levels |
"Intro to Natural Gas" This session will cover similar material as Introduction to Offshore Oil and Gas but will add some discussion on proactive measures and consciousness of environmental impacts on ecosystems offshore, safety and regulations.
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B2 11:30 - 12:25 Senior High Level |
"How an Oil Refinery Works" This is an overview of the processes involved in oil refining. This workshop will take you through the daily operation of an oil refinery from the point that the crude oil arrives until the gas and oil are taken from the refinery.
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B3 11:30 - 12:25 Senior High Level |
"An intro to Wind & Solar Energy" This is one of the sessions will focus on alternative sources of energy available today. This workshop will examine how tides and waves generate energy. What are the geographical and scientific principles at work and how this energy makes it into our homes? Presented by Simon Melrose
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B4 11:30 - 12:25 Elementary/Jr. High Level |
Tidal Power: Waves of the Future This is one of the sessions will focus on alternative sources of energy available today. This workshop will examine how tides and waves generate energy. What are the geographical and scientific principles at work and how this energy makes it into our homes?
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B5 11:30 - 12:25 Senior High Level |
The Science of Heat pumps & Geothermal Energy More and more people are seeking alternative sources of energy to release them from the reliance of oil to heat their homes. The use of heat pumps and geothermal energy has emerged in the past decade as one way to do this. This session will examine how these systems work and how they can be incorporated into both older homes and new construction.
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B6 11:30 - 12:25 All Levels |
Addressing Climate Change This session will look at energy conservation and efficiency given our changing climate. In this session we will discuss climate change and how it can be utilized in an effective and positive way for the classroom and home. Presented by Cathy Trafford, Climate Change Centre
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B7 11:30 - 12:25 All Levels |
Comparing Energy Types With so many different types of energy available, how do we know which one is the best? Or, is there a better one? This workshop will provide an overview of the types of energy available today and provides you with an excellent foundation to undertake comparisons. For instance, solar versus wind, natural gas versus oil; wind versus tidal power, etc. This session will look at the costs and efficiencies of each of these. Presented by Bob Williamson
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B8 11:30 - 12:25 All Levels |
"Go West Young Man!!! Energy Career Opportunities & Pathways" For years, Nova Scotians have headed out west to earn excellent salaries in the Tar Sands. But, we should not forget the incredible opportunities right here. This session will explore the jobs, careers and opportunities available in the energy sector today. What skills are needed for these jobs and most important what are the sorts of things our students need to know to be successful in this very competitive industry? Presented by Don Jardine, NSCC Sponsored by
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B9 11:30 - 12:25 All Levels |
"The Science of Heat Pumps & Geothermal Energy" More and more people are seeking alternative sources of energy to release them from the reliance of oil to heat their homes. The use of heat pumps and geothermal energy has emerged in the past decade as one way to do this. This session will examine how these systems work and how they can be incorporated into both older homes and new construction.
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C2 1:30-2:30 All Levels |
Tour of Helicopter Ditching Simulator
Presented by Survival Systems Training Limited
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C 1:30-2:30 All Levels |
Tour of Eco-friendly building Presented by the Ecology Action Centre |
We look forward to discussing your participation in helping to disseminate Nova Scotia’s energy message to all in attendance!
Please contact Shera-Lee for further information:
Shera-Lee Kerr, EFS/ETC Coordinator
sheralee@energyconsultant.ca
(902) 576-5383
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