Objectives

Middle School Environmental Science Class
Academic Year 2007-2008 1 X Per Cycle __**Objectives/Key Points:**__ > Environmental Science Fair
 * Recycling System-with divisional representation (Nicole in LS and ? In Upper School)
 * Composting-extend this to lower school classroomsGarden Maintenance/Improvements-try different growing techniques (5 gallon buckets)
 * Vermiculture
 * Special Project-Earth Day Week, Recycling Projects (Nike Shoes, Pumpkin Recycling, Cell Phone), notepad recycling project,
 * Field Experiences: Urban Ecology Center, Growing Power, etc.
 * Renewables-clean energy, alternative energy, fuel cells, biofuels,
 * Issues of Water Resources-stormwater, pervious/impervious surfaces
 * Urban Planning Concept Project-stormwater runoff, architecture, landscaping
 * Develop and extend partnerships with community organizations(browns partner).
 * Have a party of some type-invite parents


 * Top 10 USM/Community Environmental Issues/Points to Consider**
 * 1) Focus on Lower School to teach good habits!
 * 2) Rain collection systems-rain garden.
 * 3) Printing issues at this school
 * 4) School store-recycled products, better packaging
 * 5) End of school year recycling/clean-up
 * 6) Second life for old equipment-athletics, computer stuff (link up with Rummage sale)
 * 7) Encourage people to use re-useable water bottles by the water dispensers at our school