2026 AES Solar Energy Workshop for Teachers – Surry, Virginia
Date and Location
August 3, 2026
Surry County High School
1675 Hollybush Rd
Dendron, VA 23839
For The Attendees:
• Hands-on kits and curriculum materials
• A great day of hands-on learning and professional networking
• Breakfast and lunch
• Stipend
Questions
Contact Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029
Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration
Pick up NEED materials and conference supplies. Complete your pre-workshop knowledge assessment. Continental breakfast.
9:00 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!
9:15 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.
10:15 a.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.
10:30 a.m. Solar Energy 101
10:50 a.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!
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Exploring Solar Energy Continued
1:45 p.m. Careers in Solar Energy
Learn about careers in energy and solar. What skills do students need to work in renewable energy?
3:00 p.m. The Paperwork! Evaluation, Selection of Kits, and Wrap-up
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
