2026 AES Renewable Energy Workshop for Teachers – Monroe, Louisiana
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
December 5, 2026
University of Louisiana Monroe
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209
For The Attendees:
• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
• Breakfast and lunch
• Stipend
Who Should Attend?
• 4th – 12th Grade Science Teachers
• CTE Teachers
• Social Science Teachers
• Afterschool program leaders
Questions
Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029
Agenda
8:00 a.m. Registration
Pick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Complete your pre-workshop knowledge assessment. Continental breakfast.
8:30 a.m. Welcome, Renewable Energy Bingo
Review goals and objectives for the workshop and begin planning ways to use the NEED materials and training in your school. Play Renewable Energy Bingo for prizes!
9:00 a.m. Science of Energy
These hands-on forms of energy lessons help explain the forms of energy and energy transformations. Understanding the forms of energy guides students to deeper knowledge of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and how we use the energy harnessed from each.
10:00 a.m. Wind Energy 101
Explore wind energy and the mechanics of electricity generation. These lessons teach how wind can be harnessed to do work and how electrical generators operate with spinning magnets and coils of wire.
11:15 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Solar Energy Nationally and Locally
Learn how renewable energy is used in the U.S., how that has changed over time, and how solar energy is used locally. Explore the Energy Information Administration maps to see energy resources near your community.
12:30 p.m. Exploring Solar Energy
Explore radiant energy transformations and the production of electricity from solar energy. These lessons provide activities to engage students in learning about renewable energy. Use interdisciplinary lessons to integrate more solar in the classroom too!
1:45 p.m. Careers in Renewable Energy
Learn about careers in renewable energy. What skills do students need to work in this field?
3:00 p.m. The Paperwork! Evaluation, Selection of Kits, and Wrap-up
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
