Originally developed in partnership with the National 4-H Council, APLU, and Department of Energy (DOE), this suite of guides make an excellent additions to any primary and elementary age after-school program.  Each guide includes multiple hands-on investigations and activities.

Kit materials can be purchased by calling NEED at 1-800-875-5029.

All NEED guides are available as a FREE PDF download. Additional materials are available on our Awesome Extras page.

Also available as an e-publication:

Chemical Energy               Energy in Motion

Heat and Heating              Light and Lighting

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Physical orders are typically processed within two business days of order placement and shipped from Virginia. Shipping takes 1-5 business days depending on destination.

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For international shipping, call 800-875-5029 or email info@need.org.