| Content Provider | Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing | |
| Contact Information | Tracy Holland tracy@alterenterprise.com 1121 E Broadway Suite 125 Missoula, MT 59802 United States Phone: (406) 550-0292 | |
| Program Type | Program Series This is a 2 part series. This course can also be offered with a more in-depth look at building systems and components in a 4 part series geared for older students. | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 - Please contact us ahead of time if there will be more than 30 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 5 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Career Education, Collaboration, Writing | |
| Program Description | In this two part course, students will look at ways to create a sustainable school. Students will work together or individually to create their ‘dream green school.’ During the first lesson, students will be introduced to different options and materials used for building a school. The second lesson focuses on sustainable features that can be added to a building to help reduce its carbon footprint ex. Solar, grey water systems, natural lighting etc. The goal of this program is to introduce students to different systems in a sustainable environment. Materials will be provided before the first class to assist the teacher and students with their designs. | |
| Program Format | Lesson 1 1.This program begins with a discussion on sustainability: what it is and why it is important. 2.Discuss and see pictures of different types of sustainable buildings 3.Brainstorm ideas for different building materials 4.Discuss different building material possibilities for their school. 5.Time is allowed for questions and answers. Lesson 2 1.This program begins with a discussion to find out what materials students have decided to use in their buildings 2.Students are introduced to and shown examples of different alternative energies they can use in their design. 3.Students address other sustainable features such as green space, grey water systems, recycling programs etc. 4.Time is allowed for questions and answers. | |
| Objectives | The participant will use problem solving to design a sustainable school. The participant will engage in discussion about different types of alternative energies. The participant will discuss the importance of sustainable building. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry * Understandings about scientific inquiry NS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding * Properties and changes of properties in matter * Motions and forces * Transfer of energy NS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- * Abilities of technological design * Understandings about science and technology NT.K-12.5 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS * Students use technology to locate, evaluate,and collect information from a variety of sources. * Students use technology tools to process data and report results. * Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. NT.K-12.6 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM- SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS * Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. * Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world. | |
| Program Length | 2 part each 45 min | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | By Request Cost: $75.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $70.00 What's this? | |
| Program Fee Notes | This is a two part series. EACH section costs $75. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP |