Advancing Energy Education At A School Near You
Next Generation Learning
EnergyXP introduces middle school students to diverse energy concepts through a collection of 16 hands-on and digital STEM activities.
EEF is proud to offer EnergyXP for FREE to schools, bridging classroom learning with real-world industry application.
This immersive program experience was meticulously aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the 5E Instructional Model.
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Career Exposure & Inspiration
EnergyXP actively showcases the relevance of energy in everyday life, inspiring students to consider diverse career pathways within the energy sector. EnergyXP Workforce Avatars guide the student after every activity about careers in the energy sector.
Our goal is to strengthen foundational STEM skills and cultivate the next generation of energy professionals. We are targeting the grade levels where students start planning their high school and post-secondary paths, with the goal of influencing their choices early.
Energy Concepts Covered in EnergyXP
STEM & Geology
Fossil Fuels Industry
Advanced Energy Industry
Energy Responsibility
What is EnergyXP?
The Legacy
In 1995, a group of energy professionals and innovators created the Offshore Energy Center to better educate about the purpose and power of offshore energy systems. They officially bought the Ocean Star Museum in 1997, establishing a unique experience that teaches about
Oilfield Energy Center
As The Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit was introduced over 20 years ago by the Offshore Energy Center, this technology engaged students directly to the energy industry through hands-on STEM education and provided early exposure to oil and gas concepts, as well as career path exploration before students reached high school. Our previously updated Mobile Energy Learning Unit (MELU) program featured interactive STEM modules for an enhanced curriculum, targeted for middle school education.
The Student Experience
In 2025, EEF retired the MELU design and launched a new mobile learning program: EnergyXP.
This program offers students a collection of 16 hands-on and digital STEM activities that introduce them to diverse energy concepts. Promoting curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking, each activity connects learning modules to real-world applications in energy science.
An innovative program that strengthens foundational STEM skills, EnergyXP was designed with updated curriculum in mind, matching the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). and inspire the next generation of energy professionals by showcasing the relevance of energy in everyday life.
Standards Based & Educator Approved
EnergyXP uses the 5E Instructional Model, which encourages curiosity, hands-on investigation, concept development, application to new contexts, and ongoing assessment to deepen understanding.
This framework creates a structured yet flexible learning experience that puts students at the heart of the process. It encourages learners to actively investigate, build their understanding of scientific concepts, and apply their knowledge to real-world phenomena or engineering challenges.
EnergyXP is Classroom-Ready
- Guided by teachers from across the nation.
- Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
- Built on educational best practices.
- Tracks student success through pre- assessment data and exit scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
EnergyXP is completely free for schools.
No. Due to weather risks, technology requirements, and equipment sensitivity, EnergyXP must be set up indoors.
Indoor spaces—such as gymnasiums, cafeterias, or LGIs—are ideal.
However, we can adapt to your campus and set up in alternative spaces like stages, hallways, or classrooms when needed.
No. The app is not publicly available and only runs on EEF-managed devices.
EnergyXP can serve up to 50 students per deployment.
No. The app is available in English and Spanish!
Schools can choose between:
- 11 activities, with up to 4 sessions per school day.
OR
- 16 activities, with up to 2 sessions per school day.
EEF provides trained facilitators to run the full experience.
Teachers are required to stay with their students, and volunteers may assist, but participation in the program is optional.
Expanding Education with EnergyXP
The 6 by 26 campaign is a multi-phase initiative for the expansion of the EnergyXP program. Our goal is to develop and deploy six fully operational EnergyXP mobile units by the end of 2026 to schools and communities around the US.
With your support, we can provide engaging and advanced educational programs to future energy leaders, equipping them with the tools they need to succeed.
Reach out to our Executive Director Kristen Barley at kbarley@energyeducation.org for more information on how your company or organization can sponsor the next unit.
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