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