Solar One’s Green Design Lab Environmental Education Program

Project Lead:	Solar One
Project Partners:	John Ericsson M.S. 126; P.S. 110 The Monitor; NYC Department of Education, Division of School Facilities; and Stuyvesant Cove Community Environmental Center
Project Location:	424 Leonard Street; and 124 Monitor Street
2014 GCEF Grant:	$22,954
2014 Matching Contribution:	$3,000
TOTAL INVESTMENT:	$25,954
2014 Project Completed:	June 2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

In 2014, through a competitive process, Solar One received a GCEF grant of $22,954 (and provided $3,000 in matching funds) to implement the “Green Design Lab™,” a K-12 educational program at two Greenpoint schools: John Ericsson M.S. 126 and P.S. 110 The Monitor. The Green Design Lab™ program used interactive activities related to water, air, energy, materials, and food, and student-led greening projects to inspire students to actively participate in improving the environment and health of their schools, homes, and community. The project included classroom instruction for students and professional development for teachers.

For more information, visit Solar One’s Green Design Lab page: Solar1.org/green-design-lab/

PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Educated 185 students between two schools (John Ericsson M.S. 126 and P.S. 110 The Monitor) on environmental topics related to water, air, energy, materials, and food
Provided weekly classroom instruction for 8 weeks, in up to 4 classes per school, from March to June 2014
Delivered professional development to 5 teachers: 2 from M.S. 126 and 3 from P.S. 110