Discovery Elementary School | LEED Gold | Photo: Alan Karchmer
Support mastery of STEM concepts with Building Learners鈥攁 K-12 education program that uses the operations of a school building to teach students about sustainability.
Students are empowered to use their building as a learning laboratory by collecting, analyzing, and conducting real-world investigations that inform their school's improvements around waste, energy, water, health, and transportation. Working with the school鈥檚 facility manager聽students also gain exposure to sustainability careers and build positive relationships with members of their community.
Use the school as a learning tool
The Building Learners lessons teach students the science behind buildings and sustainability concepts, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to investigate and improve the eco footprint of their school.
Track and evaluate real-world data
Students collect and track their school鈥檚 water, energy, waste, transportation, and environmental health data using the Arc platform.
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Resources
鈥Students were excited to create real change in the school. They were excited to come to class and work on this project because they could see a measurable difference in the sustainability rating of our school...This experience motivated them towards becoming more active around environmental issues in general.鈥 鈥 Chris Donnelly, 10th grade CTE Environmental Science teacher, Boston, MA
Case studies
- Briarwood Elementary; Charting Success in the Fight Against Food Waste
- Mickle Middle School; Engaging the School, from Surveys to Sustainability Week
- Taking Boston Latin School Sustainability to the Next Level
- Arc at Boston Latin School
Videos
Webinar
- 滨苍听Arc for Schools: Practical Tips, experts describe how Arc is used in schools to improve sustainability performance and enhance student learning. Learn聽how Arc can help your school collect data to paint a picture of its current sustainability performance and set goals for improvement.
- In the Building Learners series, we hear from teachers, school sustainability staff, and mentors about how the K-12 program empowers students to use their school building as a learning laboratory, while meeting learning targets and supporting career connections.
- Intro to Building Learners
- Teaching with Your School Building
- Students Drive Sustainability
- Green Professionals Propel Project-based Learning