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Energy Matters
BCSC received a service-learning grant from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board in February 2010.
BCSC Elementary students identified Environmental Responsibility as a focus area that needs to be addressed. Focus groups were conducted and led by students at each elementary school last year. Three areas of need were identified: recycling of water bottles, recycling and exchange of incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs, and conserving electricity by turning off the lights.
A Student Advisory Board was formed (SAB) with representatives from each of the elementary and middle schools, and St. Bartholomew. Each school has a faculty adviser and a "green team" that will be facilitating work done in the schools. The SAB meets monthly; the advisers meet quarterly.
For more information, contact Kelly Geckler: gecklerk@bcsc.k12.in.usClick here for 2010-2011 SAB meeting dates
Click the links below to access the SAB meeting minutes:
2010-2011 SAB & Advisors:
School Student Advisor Central Justin Denney Clifty Creek Caleb Foster Heather Baker CSA-Fodrea Stephany Kiel Mount Healthy Hannah Spinks Kelly Bower & Karla Craig Northside Sariah Farmer (Alt: Levi Copas) Laura McCracken Parkside Mackenzie Geckler (Alt: Emily Nelson) Deborah Nelson Richards Graydon Chisholm (Alt: Nicholas Stevens) Kate Chisholm & Heidi Jones Rockcreek Alec Burnett Angie Ginder Schmitt Brittany Roberts Kyle Olson Smith Peyton Rhodes Morna McCall Southside Clayton Cordier (Alt: Robbie Saeger) Jill Prestel St.Bartholomew Sarah Towsley Kathy Schubel Taylorsville Shelby Heavrin Eric Wohlford Latest News & Updates:
Upcoming dates
Next advisor's meeting: the meeting scheduled for February 8, 2011 has been canceled
Next SAB meeting: May 17, 2011; Host school: St Bartholomew School
Other News
- On July 11, the SAB partnered with BCSWMD to pilot a recycling program at the Bartholomew County Fair. SAB members set up recycling receptacles for plastic bottles and aluminum cans.
- On July 12, the collected materials from the fair were taken to the recycling center and data was collected. A total of 9 pounds of plastic and 2 pounds of aluminum were recycled!
- On November 6, the SAB organized a Light Bulb Exchange during the Deja Vu Art Fair at YES Cinema. 286 families visited the light bulb exchange. 713 incandescent bulbs and 5 compact fluorescent bulbs were taken to be recycled. 1,532 compact fluorescent bulbs were given away.
- On April 30, the SAB organized a second Light Bub Exchange at the Earth Day event held at the Bartholomew County Recycling Center.
Resources:
Recycling Documents/WebsitesBCSC Recycling Pick Up ScheduleEnergy Conservation Documents/Websites
Data Collection Sheet
Aveda Cap Recycling
Elmers Glue Recycling
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/education/teach_comp.htm - Recycling/Composting; how to set up a school recycling program
http://42explore.com/recycle.htm - Recycling
http://www.resourcefulschools.org/fun-recycling-facts/did-you-know/recycling-facts - Resourceful School Project: recycling facts/classroom projectsUse Energy WiselyEnergy Education Documents/Websites
Kids Go Green Checklist
Compact Fluorescent bulb Information
Energy Star Kids Activity Book
http://www.greenschools.net/article.php?id=99 - The Green School Initiative works to create opportunities for kids, teachers, and parents to lead efforts to implement environmental and health improvements at their schools and in their communities. Here are hands on audits for understanding how your school can save.Eco Schools is an internationally acclaimed program that provides a framework to help educators integrate sustainable principles throughout their schools and curriculumEnergy Audit Documents/Websites
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/ - US Department of Energy Website; teach your students the importance of green energy while enhancing required curriculum. You'll find lesson plans, labs, projects, and other ideas for K-12 on energy related topics.
http://www.facingthefuture.org/ - provides curriculum resources, teacher workshops, and service-learning opportunities used by teachers, schools, and districts in all 50 states and 100 countries
PBL Unit Documents
Check out our photos!
After the Bartholomew County Fair, we sorted the materials collected.
SAB members Sariah Farmer and Mackenzie Geckler record PSAs about the light bulb exchange at QMIX!
SAB Members working the Light Bulb Exchange
Left: Coordinator Kelly Geckler with SAB members; Right: SAB members with an energy demo
SAB members working at the November meeting
Left: SAB Members doing an icebreaker in March; Right: Southside Green Team learning to do
an energy audit
- On July 11, the SAB partnered with BCSWMD to pilot a recycling program at the Bartholomew County Fair. SAB members set up recycling receptacles for plastic bottles and aluminum cans.
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