Bringing Energy Education to Life in the Classroom
OPPD and our partners at The NEED Project (National Energy Education Development) are excited to bring the Energy Education Program into classrooms for educators in OPPD’s service territory.
How it works:
Classroom energy lessons and teacher workshops are FREE!
Classroom Energy Lessons
The Energy Education Program curriculum for the energy lessons was developed by The NEED Project using the Nebraska Standards for Science. OPPD’s Energy Educator, Mr. E, will teach students about solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency and more in a hands-on, project-based environment. (Read more about the classroom lesson experience.)
Teacher Workshops
Teacher workshops are facilitated by The NEED Project and sponsored by OPPD. All teachers receive a substitute reimbursement upon completion of the workshop.
- Level 1 workshops provide education on the science of energy, energy efficiency and conservation, careers and more. Teachers will receive a FREE Science of Energy STEM kit for attending.
- Level 2 workshops take a deeper dive into various energy subjects such as circuits, the grid and how energy choices affect our daily lives. Teachers will receive a FREE STEM kit for attending.
Classroom Energy Lessons & Teacher Workshops
To request a classroom visit:
2026 Teacher Workshops
OPPD Level 1 Energy Education Teacher Workshop
Check back in late summer/early fall for Level 1 registration information
Attendees will learn The Science of energy, how local energy generation looks, energy efficiency and conservation, energy career explorations and more.
OPPD Level 2 Energy Education Teacher Workshop
Check back in late summer/early fall for Level 2 registration information
Attendees who have attended the Level 1 workshop before are encouraged to attend this Level 2 workshop for a deeper dive. Teachers in this workshop will learn about how electrical circuits work and how the grid works with a math focused game, how everyone’s energy choices are made in our daily lives, energy efficiency and more.
Learn more about the program and teacher training:
Learn more about the program, class offerings and teacher training by clicking on the program flyer below.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact OPPD Energy Educator Eric BenSalah at EJBensalah@OPPD.com.