THE OKLAHOMA GREEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM “IMPROVING SCHOOLYARD HABITATS” School Site Investigation Oklahoma Green Schools Program 2015

The Oklahoma Green Schools Program The Oklahoma Green Schools Program offers tips, funding sources, educational resources and sample curricula to help schools “go green!” If your school is interested in inspiring students to take responsibility for improving the environment at their school, home, and in their community, the Oklahoma Green Schools Program is for you! We offer state-wide environmental service-learning and hands-on inquiry based investigations in energy, environmental quality, school site, waste and recycling, and water. Students become leaders in the school and leaders in their own education.

OGSP Mission The mission of the Oklahoma Green Schools Program is to educate and empower Oklahoma students and teachers to make a difference in their schools and communities through an increased understanding of environmental issues leading to stewardship of resources and personal responsibility. Peters Elementary School – Broken Arrow

OGSP Investigations 1.Energy Energy Production, Energy Use, Lighting 2.Environmental Quality Transportation, Indoor Air Quality, Cleaning Products, School Chemicals, VOCs, Mold 3.School Site School Gardens, Trees, Outdoor Classrooms, Runoff, Wildlife 4.Waste and Recycling What is Thrown Away, Recycling, Composting, Buying Recycled, Less Packaging 5.Water Water Source, Water Quality, Water Consumption, Leaks, Capture

TOOLKITS Toolkits available for checkout to help gather data. Remington Elementary, Tulsa

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