Green Schools (continued - page 3)Missouri Department of Natural Resource
has lots of great links on their web site. From K-12 lesson plans to sponsor competitive university solar decathlons and solar ‘raycing’.
Alliance to save Energy’s Green School Program
includes lists of ‘Green schools in action’. Those case studies highlight their energy savings success stories. Also described are the benefits for green schools comparing energy savings, cost efficiency, student learning and leadership development. Well laid out tips for implementing a school-wide energy efficiency program makes this site a great start for organizing a green school.
ASHRAE - Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings
SEED HOUSE VIDEO FROM OBERLIN COLLEGE
A day with the environmentally conscious students living in a green house at Oberlin College. From outreach goals to reducing their ecological footprint, these students walk the talk while enjoying what they are doing. Using low flow faucets, vermi composting for food waste and much more these students go to great strives to making energy efficiency fun.
Click here to watch the video.
Where in the world can you find a green school near you?
- Click here to see a Google map of schools in the U.S.A.
In St. Louis, Missouri
EarthWays center in St. Louis, MO, is a division of the Missouri Botanical garden. It promotes sustainability through environmental education.Leading by example, this renovated three-story Victorian residence built in 1885 serves as a practical showcase to the public. K-12 students are taught the value of waste reduction practices and recycled products.
Visitors learn about ‘rethinking’ building operations in order to achieve maximum energy efficiency. From solar panels to geothermal heating and cooling, everything is explained at the EarthWays Center. Public Tours are on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of each month at 11 am, noon, 1 pm and 2 pm. Admission is $3 per person. Members of the Botanical Garden and children Age 12 and under are free. Group and school tours by appointment only.