1. Orientation Thursday, October 20 Washington Elementary

2. About
Project Green is a program designed to educate students and staff about resource conservation while using the school building as a interactive tool to illustrate topics in science, math and social issues.
The program focuses on student-led projects that encourage exploration of the relationship between natural resource consumption and the buildings where we live, work and learn. 
The program concludes at the end of the school year with facilities improvement projects awarded across participating schools.
50% of SCUSD schools have participated, new schools join every year
$9,000,000 spent or allocated towards projects

3. Program Format Submit Participation Agreement Form
What students are participating? Who will their advisor be?
Complete Lesson Plans/Educational Material specific to topic
Complete resource reduction project at school (NEW)
Write report and give presentation on project
Attend Earth Day celebration!

4. 2017 Topic: Energy: Lighting LED Lighting Industry standard
Reduce energy use
Impact student behavior and performance

5. School Participation Who can participate?
Any SCUSD school is able to participate. Including charter schools and adult education.
Can multiple teams from the same school participate?
Yes. But each group and advisor will be required to complete the outlined tasks.
What facilities improvement will be done to our school?
Each participating advisor will receive LED lights in their classroom.
What is the time length of the program?
The program will begin in November and conclude in April.
Lighting projects will be completed after the school year ends and will require training for the advisor.
in Project Green

6. Student Participation
in Project Green

7. Educational Materials
Learning Lab
Center for Green Schools (USGBC)
Free access to Education Platform
Standards aligned lesson plans
Grade level specific (K-12)
Organized by environmental topic
Water, Waste, Transportation, Energy, etc.
REQUIRED to complete 3 lessons

8. Visit from SMUD Mentor
Each school will be assigned an education staff mentor from SMUD
REQUIRED to schedule one visit with mentor
Conduct lighting activity
Ask questions about energy use, energy industry, education, careers, etc.
Brainstorm how you use energy at your school

9. Behavior Change Project
Replaces facilities project proposal from past year’s program
REQUIRED to conduct project at their school to educate staff and students about saving energy
Awareness campaign
Lights out day
Newsletter to parents
Posters around the school
REQUIRED to write a report on project
REQUIRED to present summary of project to group of visitors at their school
Benefits to students
Project based learning
Problem Solving Skills
Presenting Experience
Pride in school
Career Opportunities

10. Advisor Participation
in Project Green

11. Advisor Responsibilities
Complete Learning Lab Lesson Plans (3)
Professional Development
REQUIRED to attend educational workshops (2)
Workshop 1- Using Learning Lab in your classroom (qualifies for salary advancement)
Workshop 2- Lighting in SMUD
REQUIRED to complete Green Classroom Professional Certification (online)
Organize meeting with SMUD Mentor
Sign up for presentation date/time
Attend Earth Day Celebration!
Advisor Benefits
Green School Professional Development
Access to experts and community partners
District-level support
Cross-school collaboration

12. Advisor Support REQUIRED site visit(s) from Project Green Specialist
During at least one learning lab lesson
Ongoing communication and help on Project Green program
Opportunities to network and connect with other teachers/advisors
Education Workshops with access to experts and professionals within the field

13. Timeline January Meet with SMUD Mentor Plan behavior change project
February
Complete behavior change project
Schedule presentation date with PG Specialist
March
Prepare presentations and reports
Advisor Workshop 2 – Lighting in SMUD  
March 27- April 7
Presentations at schools
Written report due
Advisors completed Green Classroom Professional Certification
April – EARTH WEEK
SCUSD Earth Day Celebration!
Date
Event
October 20
Project Green Orientation
November 4
November 17
Participation Agreement Form Due
Advisor Workshop 1 – Using Learning Lab 
November-January
Complete Learning Lab lesson plans
Invite PG Specialist to attend 1 lesson
December
Schedule school visit with SMUD Mentor 

14. Next Steps Decide if you can commit to the entire program
Determine a class or group of students to participate
Submit Project Green Participation Agreement Form (on website)
DUE NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Mark the first Advisor Workshop on the Calendar
NOVEMBER 17, 2016

15. Questions?
Rachel King Project Green Specialist Phone: