2026 OPPD Level 2 Energy Education Workshop for Teachers – Omaha, Nebraska

About this event

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Experience the impact of NEED’s hands-on energy education workshops! Each year, educators across the country join NEED to explore engaging, standards-aligned activities, discover free curriculum resources, and leave ready to bring energy concepts to life for their students. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting learning experience. Register for a workshop today!

Don’t just take our word for it! See what workshop attendees had to say about their recent PD experience:

“I had a wonderful time as well as I learned so much knew knowledge. All activities were applicable to my teaching and can’t wait to share with my fellow teachers.”

“Great workshop and terrific investment of my time. I learned so much I didn’t know about energy in real world applications, this will be so very useful in my classroom. Thank you so much!”

“This was highly engaging workshop! One of the best I have ever attended in 31 years of teaching!”

Date and Location

November 5, 2026

Omaha Marriott

10220 Regency Circle

Omaha, NE 68114

For The Attendees:

•Hands-on kits and curriculum

materials

•A great day of hands-on learning

and professional networking

•Breakfast and lunch

•Substitute Reimbursement

Questions? Email Eric Bensalah at ejbensalah@oppd.com

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration

Sign in, enjoy light refreshments, and complete the pre-workshop poll.

9:00 a.m. Welcome

Review workshop goals and expectations for the day.

9:15 a.m. Energy Roundup & Energy Enigma

Research, compare, and identify energy sources using evidence about their uses, availability, and environmental impacts while strengthening critical-thinking and communication skills.

10:15 a.m. Energy Web Game

Create a collaborative web to model how building systems interact and influence energy use, costs, and usability.

10:45 a.m. All About Electricity – Mission Possible

Investigate how the electric grid operates and use math to evaluate electricity sources and their environmental, economic, and social trade-offs.

11:30 a.m. Lunch and OPPD Discussion: Energy Efficiency in Nebraska

12:30 p.m. Energy Efficiency at School and Home

Use energy-monitoring tools to investigate building systems and measure plug loads, then analyze data to identify opportunities to reduce electricity use.

2:00 p.m. Renewables Roundup

Investigate renewable energy transformations and apply engineering design practices by testing wind’s ability to perform work and building an efficient solar oven.

3:00 p.m. Materials Selection and Evaluation

Select classroom materials and complete the workshop evaluation.

3:15 p.m. Adjourn

From Wendi Moss