Project Description
Green Design Lab Environmental Education Program
| Project Lead: | Solar One |
|---|---|
| Project Partners: | John Ericsson M.S. 126; P.S. 110 The Monitor School; New York City Department of Education, Division of School Facilities; and Community Environmental Center Stuyvesant Cove |
| Project Location: | John Ericsson M.S. 126: 424 Leonard Street; and P.S. 110 The Monitor School: 124 Monitor Street |
| GCEF Grant: | $22,954 |
| Matching Contribution: | $3,000 |
| TOTAL INVESTMENT: | $25,954 |
| 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™ K-12 program at 2 Greenpoint Schools: John Ericsson M.S. 126 and P.S. 110 The Monitor School. 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 8 weeks of classroom instruction, one day per week, in up to 4 classes per school from March to June 2014.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Educated 185 students from two Greenpoint schools, John Ericsson M.S. 126 and P.S. 110 The Monitor School, on environmental topics to inspire them to actively participate in improving the environment and health of their schools, homes, and community
- Provided professional development for 5 teachers: 2 from John Ericsson M.S. 126 and 3 from P.S. 110 The Monitor School
PROJECT PRODUCTS
RELATED MEDIA
Two Youth STEM Efforts Get $20K+ From Environmental Fund (Technical.ly Brooklyn, March 11, 2014)
