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I will present an invited talk to the AAPT conference, August 1, 2011, 2:00PM - 2:30PM (part of a larger panel).

Title: A Broad Look at the Energy Curriculum
Description: Having consulted a broad sweep of educators teaching about energy for several years for EnergyTeachers.org, Mr. Reeves will comment on the integration of energy curriculum into the physics curriculum as well as the possibility of energy becoming its own field to rival the importance of physics. Learning new and even traditional energy concepts presents a challenge in the world of standardized or traditional curriculum, especially concerning sequence and rigor. Textbooks, professional development, lesson plans, field experiences, workforce training, and academic pathways need to be developed further. The content and structure of EnergyTeachers.org represents the wide range of answers to such challenges for K-16 and informal educators, but there is much work to be done. What role will physics educators have in this work?

My Father's Watch: Energy has been a theme for physics texts and courses for non-scientists. Many have attributed this association to the public interest in energy crises.
Preparation for energy careers
An interesting topic

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 http://www.aapt.org/Conferences/sm2011/sessionpanel.cfm
+===Energy as its own field===
+===Energy in physics education===
+;[[My Father's Watch]]:Energy has been a theme for physics texts and courses for non-scientists. Many have attributed this association to the public interest in energy crises.
+;Preparation for energy careers
+;An interesting topic