Behavioral Changes Recycling Program Green Schools Program Green Cleaning Education and Communication

Saving the Environment Lighting Upgrades Energy Management Controls Equipment Upgrades Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design / Green Construction Solar

Student and Staff Environmental Literacy Presentations at Staff Meetings and Assemblies Educating Students During Instructional Time Energy Consumption Reports to Principals Instruction to Teachers – Lesson Plans Coaching After School Environmental Clubs

Students Always Ask About Projects Solar No Lights No Heat Recycling Every HCPSS building has a “Mixed Stream” (ALL TOGETHER) program for recyclable materials Green cleaning products are utilized throughout the school system to promote a healthy environment

Bioretention facilities or rain gardens installed for new construction Burleigh Manor Middle School Environmental Site Design ( Bioretention Facility ) A bioretention facility was designed and constructed by Howard County in order to treat the storm water runoff from the back parking lot of the school. The 7 th grade science students were made “ project partners ” – they learned about stormwater management and they helped with landscape design and with the actual planting. Prior To Construction (Above photograph) Immediately After Planting (Left photograph) Prior To Construction (Above photograph) Immediately After Planting (Left photograph) Two Years After Project Completion (Right photograph) Two Years After Project Completion (Right photograph)

MAEOE encourages, engages, and empowers the community to understand, responsibly use and promote the natural world. Howard County Green Schools

1.Curriculum and Instruction Environmental Issue Instruction Professional Development Celebration 2.Design, Operation, and Maintenance of School Building and Site (Choose 4) Water Conservation/Pollution Prevention Energy Conservation Solid Waste Reduction Habitat Restoration Outdoor Structures for Learning Responsible Transportation Healthy School Environment 3.School and Community Partnerships The MAEOE Green School Application