Transcript Why Green School!

Green School
A partnership between the Benjamin
Banneker Staff, Students and
Community.
Why Should We Become a Green School!
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Research supports that
environmental, outdoor
and conservation
education increase
student achievement.
We want our
community to be aware
of all we do.
We have only one
Earth.
How Can I Help?
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Copy lessons plans,
photographs, and
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give to any Green School PLC
member
place in Green School binder
or mailbox (up or down the hill)
create a power point slide with
pictures and text and email it to
a member of the green school
committee or a child’s teacher
A parent may send photos and
notes on how a lesson has
been implemented in the home
and community to their child’s
teacher.
Within the existing curriculum, “guide
students in discussions of how what they
are learning can lead to action.”
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Mrs. Parsons’ 2007-2008 second grade class brainstorm ways to improve the school
environment and save the Chesapeake Bay. Our unit “How People Effect the Environment”
included a culminating activity where students planned and carried out a schoolyard project.
The goal was to stop erosion of dirt and silt runoff leading to the bay by planting grass seed
in bald spots within our school grounds.
Celebrate With a Gallery Walk
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
Allow for students in
some way to act on
what they know or are
passionate about and
share with the rest of
the school.
This can be through
posters,
morning
announcements, or
projects.
The Application
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Become familiar with our school’s efforts and
the different parts of the application.
http://www.maeoe.org/greenschools
The application process is ongoing and can
be completed in sections.
Deadline – April 9, 2008
The Application Simplified
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What the Kids are Learning
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In-class instruction
Professional Development for Staff
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WOW/POW – The Wonder of Wetlands
Project Wet, Project Wild & Project Learning Tree
sponsored by the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources
& the Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor
Education
Rain Garden Workshop
Raising Horseshoe Crabs
Celebration/Sharing of Knowledge and Activities
What the Kids are Doing?
(Need 5 out of 7 Areas)
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Habitat Restoration
Structures for Environmental Learning
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Aesop’s Garden Outdoor Classroom
George Briscoe Memorial Outdoor Classroom
Energy Conservation
Solid Waste Reduction
Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
Healthy School Environment
Responsible Transportation
Who Is Involved outside the School?
(Need 1 out of 2 areas)
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School Active in the Community
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Elms Environmental Center
Community Active in the School
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Boy and Girl Scouts
What Else Can We Do?
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Use non-science paths to help the students
make the connection between their actions
and the environment. (Aesop’s Garden,
Literature, Math)
Tap into the talents, interests and knowledge
of parents and community members.

Include an invitation to our parents to plan and
carry out a project.
Next Steps
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
Go through your photographs from last year and
write a short explanation of the lesson/activity. If
possible give a VSC connection.
Take photographs of lessons this year that include
an environmental or conservation component.
Submit a copy of a lesson plan.
Place all materials in the Green School Mailbox.
Create a power point slide for photographs and text
explanation.
Generate student explanations and reflections for
projects.
Help Needed
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

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Keep recycling cans and paper.
Conserve energy – turn off lights and monitors.
Create a classroom job of Energy Manager.
Think Green!
If you’d like to join our PLC or help with the creation of
our portfolio, please see a Green School PLC
member.

(Thanks to Calvert County, CHEXPAX Green School Site for the use of their
information.)
Green School
A partnership between the Benjamin
Banneker Staff, Students and
Community.
Why Should We Become a Green School!



Research supports that
environmental, outdoor
and conservation
education increase
student achievement.
We want our
community to be aware
of all we do.
We have only one
Earth.
How Can I Help?

Copy lessons plans,
photographs, and



give to any Green School PLC
member
place in Green School binder
or mailbox (up or down the hill)
create a power point slide with
pictures and text and email it to
a member of the green school
committee or a child’s teacher
A parent may send photos and
notes on how a lesson has
been implemented in the home
and community to their child’s
teacher.
Within the existing curriculum, “guide
students in discussions of how what they
are learning can lead to action.”

Mrs. Parsons’ 2007-2008 second grade class brainstorm ways to improve the school
environment and save the Chesapeake Bay. Our unit “How People Effect the Environment”
included a culminating activity where students planned and carried out a schoolyard project.
The goal was to stop erosion of dirt and silt runoff leading to the bay by planting grass seed
in bald spots within our school grounds.
Celebrate With a Gallery Walk


Allow for students in
some way to act on
what they know or are
passionate about and
share with the rest of
the school.
This can be through
posters,
morning
announcements, or
projects.
The Application




Become familiar with our school’s efforts and
the different parts of the application.
http://www.maeoe.org/greenschools
The application process is ongoing and can
be completed in sections.
Deadline – April 9, 2008
The Application Simplified

What the Kids are Learning


In-class instruction
Professional Development for Staff





WOW/POW – The Wonder of Wetlands
Project Wet, Project Wild & Project Learning Tree
sponsored by the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources
& the Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor
Education
Rain Garden Workshop
Raising Horseshoe Crabs
Celebration/Sharing of Knowledge and Activities
What the Kids are Doing?
(Need 5 out of 7 Areas)


Habitat Restoration
Structures for Environmental Learning







Aesop’s Garden Outdoor Classroom
George Briscoe Memorial Outdoor Classroom
Energy Conservation
Solid Waste Reduction
Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
Healthy School Environment
Responsible Transportation
Who Is Involved outside the School?
(Need 1 out of 2 areas)

School Active in the Community


Elms Environmental Center
Community Active in the School

Boy and Girl Scouts
What Else Can We Do?


Use non-science paths to help the students
make the connection between their actions
and the environment. (Aesop’s Garden,
Literature, Math)
Tap into the talents, interests and knowledge
of parents and community members.

Include an invitation to our parents to plan and
carry out a project.
Next Steps






Go through your photographs from last year and
write a short explanation of the lesson/activity. If
possible give a VSC connection.
Take photographs of lessons this year that include
an environmental or conservation component.
Submit a copy of a lesson plan.
Place all materials in the Green School Mailbox.
Create a power point slide for photographs and text
explanation.
Generate student explanations and reflections for
projects.
Help Needed




Keep recycling cans and paper.
Conserve energy – turn off lights and monitors.
Create a classroom job of Energy Manager.
Think Green!
If you’d like to join our PLC or help with the creation of
our portfolio, please see a Green School PLC
member.

(Thanks to Calvert County, CHEXPAX Green School Site for the use of their
information.)