Using Green School Initiatives to enhance instruction. Pat Curley, Ed.D. Division of Academic Innovation and Global Initiatives Onslow County Schools.

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Using Green School Initiatives to enhance instruction. Pat Curley, Ed.D. Division of Academic Innovation and Global Initiatives Onslow County Schools

School and Student goals Student Achievement fostering health, wellness and productivity providing a well-rounded education, increasing STEM skills, content knowledge and engagement ensuring students college and career preparedness

Why Green School Initiatives?  Positive behavior and academic outcomes  Integrative context  Hands-on  Place Based  Project Based  Real world / Global  Motivates Students and Teachers

Framework for Citizen Science ‍ The term “citizen science” is used to refer to scientific projects which harness students as volunteers. Citizen science gets students involved with and interested in scientific inquiry and the natural world, and it also helps scientists immensely, allowing them to embark on studies of very large scope and generating a great deal of data to work with. ‍ Primer on Citizen Science ‍ Science for Citizen Site ‍ ‍ Journey North Scientific American Citizen Science Site ‍ Citizen Science Central- Cornell Lab of Ornithology Primer on Citizen Science Science for Citizen Site Journey North Scientific American Citizen Science Site Citizen Science Central- Cornell Lab of Ornithology

It’s NOT something else you have to do!

Lots of resources! Curriculum Materials: Local Resources

Many Federal Agencies offer free educational outreach programs.

Global Resources

Grants and opportunities!

Eco-Schools International

PLT Green-Schools Investigations: 1.School Site 2.Waste & Recycling 3.Energy 4.Water 5.Environmental Quality

U.S. Department of Education launched its Green Ribbon Schools, the first comprehensive federal policy for schools related to environment, health and education. The award acknowledges the work of schools in reaching high levels of achievement in: ▫Environmental impact and energy efficiency; ▫Healthy environment; and ▫Environmental literacy.

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