Electrical Connection and Radio Disney Plan 2013-14 Energy Education Program for Area Schools and Communities

ST. LOUIS – After completing another energizing energy education program for St. Louis area school children, theElectrical Connection and Radio Disney AM 1260 are planning the 2013-2014 program for area schools and communities.  Now in its third year, the effort is a creative way to deliver practical applications to STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and math.  Teaming with Radio Disney AM 1260, the Electrical Connection provides an engaging look at the impact of all types of energy on daily lives. Seven schools in the region have participated in the education program to date.

For the 2012-2013 school year, the Electrical Connection and Radio Disney delivered highly-charged presentations to students in the Parkway School District at Pierremont Elementary School in Ballwin, Mo. and in the Hazelwood School Districtat Cold Water Elementary School in Florissant, Mo.  It also held a presentation in the St. Louis Archdiocesan school of St. Paul Elementary in Fenton, Mo.  

The presentation creatively engages students in all types of energy by dividing them into two teams to compete for prizes as they answer questions about energy from the Electrical Connection and Radio Disney AM 1260.  Topics include electrical safety, where energy comes from and different types of energy.  Students learn about power plants, solar energy, geothermal energy, charging electric vehicles, energy conservation, career paths and more.

“Working with Radio Disney, the program really holds the interest of students,” said Jim Curran, executive vice president, Electrical Connection. “It encourages them to think energy in their every day lives and how they will one day be using STEM subjects to create new and more efficient ways to use energy.”  The Electrical Connection is a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One and the St. LouisChapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). 

In addition to schools served in 2012-2013 school year, the Electrical Connection and Radio Disney AM 1260 have teamed on presentations to schools in the Wentzville R-IV School District, St. Louis Public School District, Hazelwood School District and Mehlville School District.

For more information about the program, contact Jim Curran at 314-781-0755.

Radio Disney AM 1260 is part of the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Learn more atRadioDisney.com/StLouis.

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