Sustainability Project
Sparks High School Technology Science Class
Alternative Renewable Fuel Sources....
Do We Want To Leave This To Future Generations?
We Can Do Better Than This....
Project Overview
Are your students getting restless the last few weeks of school? Do they need some motivation? If so, this is a GREAT Project:
Students learned the importance of living a sustainable life to preserve our environment through the use of alternative fuel sources and reducing waste thus protecting our fragile eco-system. Students worked collaboratively to research, create, and present their findings and knowledge in oral presentations, social media, public service announcements and inforgraphics.
21st Century Compentency Skills Used
This Project incorporated the following competencies while learning about sustainability:
- Collaboration
- Skilled Communication
- Real World Problem Solving
- Knowledge Construction
- Use of Technology
- Self Regulation
21st CENTURY LEARNING AND TEACHING RESOURCES:
WCSD 21st Century Learning Division
he Washoe County Schools 21st Century Skills Elevator Guides provided guidance
21st Century Learning - "Ted Talk Do Schools Kill Creativity" by Sir Ken Robinson
Teaching in the 21st Century Video - by Sonja Delafosse
"This Is What Happens When A Kid Leaves Traditional Education" - University of NV Ted Talk
"Every Kid Needs A Champion" by Rita Pierson Ted Talk
"21st Century Classroom" Video - Kent Meridian High School
Why Sustainability?
This video shows the process during the project
Researching Background Knowledge
Students can use the World of 7 Billion Interactive Wall to select areas of self study and presentation.
Creating Infographic on Biofuel
Students can use Paint, PowerPoint, Sway, Inkscape, and other programs to create their Infographics. (Canva, Piktochart)
Teamwork and Collaboration
Project Web Site
Students working on storyboard development
"Storyboard That" software interface
Student Products and Outcomes Included:
- Over population Presentations
- Reflections on Bali Student's Sustainable Actions
- Department of Energy Biofuel Infographic Challenge
- Infographic Challenge Social media Campaign results
- Public Service Announcement Video Competition
- Google Site as a Portfolio of their work
Biobutanol Infographic Above
Contact Information
Email: wjackson@washoeschools.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/sparkshighsustainabilityproj/
Location: Sparks High School, 15th Street, Sparks, NV, United States
Phone: 775-353-5550 - 36175