Eco-Rise Youth Innovations Curriculum K-12: Profes

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January 25, 2016, Eco-Rise Youth Innovations came to Bryker Woods Elementary School for 6 hours of professional development.  The initial 6 hours is an "Eco-Launch"; training for selected teachers to learn, engage, and lead by example to teachers throughout their teams.  

Our goal for Eco-Rise training is to create the following:

• • 1. A Capstone Project for 5-6th graders as some 6th graders do leave our school to attend a middle school magnet program or to start middle school at 6th grade 

2. 5-6th grade Student-Led Campus Environmental Audits completed yearly as well as projects created to address each issue from the audit.

3. Implementation of Eco-Rise curriculum within all K-6 grade levels as well as alignment of current curriculum with Eco-Rise curriculum

Attendees:

5-6th grade Math Teacher

5-6th grade Science Teacher

5-6th grade Social Studies Teacher, and 6th grade Advisor

4th grade Science Teacher

1st grade Elementary School Teacher

STEAM Lab Teacher

PTA Go Green/Campus Sustainability Chair

2 Teachers from a sister school, Martin MS

TRAINING RECEIVED = Enhanced 

About Eco-Rise Youth Innovations:

EcoRise Youth Innovations enlivens conventional classrooms with standards-aligned k-12 curricula that introduce students to ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY, SOCIAL INNOVATION and HANDS-ON DESIGN SKILLS. Through a project-based learning approach, youth are empowered to tackle real-world challenges in their schools and communities and create innovative solutions in the areas energy, water, waste, transportation, air quality, food and public spaces. EcoRise provides the following services to teachers, schools, and districts across the world: Teach, Grow, Connect, Impact.

• TEACH: Standards-aligned, project-based K-12 curriculum content and educator resources focused on environmental literacy, social innovation, and hands-on design skills.
• GROW: Multi-modal, ongoing professional development that cultivates a professional learning community and supports teachers in confidently implementing program.
• CONNECT: Facilitated connections with green STEM professionals who provide project mentorship and introduce students to green career pathways.
• IMPACT: Funding opportunities to support students in bringing green campus projects to fruition.
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• The multidisciplinary nature of the EcoRise program makes it versatile and valuable for many teachers. EcoRise is particularly well-suited to strengthen and compliment STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) and CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses, by offering interactive opportunities to apply knowledge and develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking, technology, collaboration and leadership.
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