1. Integrating Science & Green TechnologyIntegrating Science & Green Technology
A ProjectA Project--Based Learning ApproachBased Learning Approach
Presenter:Presenter:
Fanny Perez MichaudFanny Perez Michaud
Academic SupportAcademic Support –– CTECCTEC

2. InIn
1.1. How do students learn How do students learn
best?best?
2.2. How can we increase How can we increase
student motivation?student motivation?
3.3. How can we engage How can we engage
students in meaningful students in meaningful
learning?learning?

3. InIn

4. •• InspiringInspiring creativity and autonomy in the learning processcreativity and autonomy in the learning process
•• CultivatingCultivating strongstrong teacherteacher--student/ studentstudent/ student--studentstudent
relationships!relationships!
•• Teaching and learning with aTeaching and learning with a purpose in mindpurpose in mind!!
https://www.careerzone.ny.gov/

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFySmS9_y_0&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1

6. AuthenticAuthentic
LearningLearning
CollaborationCollaboration
&&
NetworkingNetworking
ContentContent
AreaArea
KnowledgeKnowledge
&&
Literacy SkillsLiteracy Skills
TechnologyTechnology InterpersonalInterpersonal
SkillsSkills
TPD ModelPBLPBL
CAPACITYCAPACITY
BUILDINGBUILDING
Student Centered

8. Buck Institute for EducationBuck Institute for Education
http://http://www.bie.orgwww.bie.org// offers :offers :
Project Tool KitsProject Tool Kits
Management Log: Group Tasks
Work Report: Individual & Group
Group Contract
Checklist
Presentation Feedback
Student Self-Reflection
Teacher's Post Review

9. Teacher Project Checklist YY NN ?
1.1. Focuses on Content & Authentic Focuses on Content & Authentic
Learning Learning
2.2. Organizes Activities around a Relevant Organizes Activities around a Relevant
IssueIssue
3.3. Engages Students in InquiryEngages Students in Inquiry
4.4. Encourages InnovationEncourages Innovation
5.5. Builds Interpersonal Skills Builds Interpersonal Skills
6.6. Empowers StudentsEmpowers Students
7.7. Incorporates Feedback & RevisionIncorporates Feedback & Revision

10. Integrating Academics in Green ProjectsIntegrating Academics in Green Projects
•Introduce “green” concepts
•Explore careers that support sustainable business
•Use of public resources & digital media as a
communication tool

11. GREEN ACTIVITIES
Explore the concept of sustainability
http://www.thirteen.org/going‐green‐new‐york/
Green Jobs: Hope or Hype?
http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/522/index.html
Green Collar Jobs: Exploring Opportunities”
http://uw.kqed.org/edresources/plans/Green%20Jobs%201.pdf?trackurl=true
Green Building Videos
http://video.pbs.org/video/1088152802/

12. How does PBL Work?How does PBL Work?
QuestionsQuestions
PlanPlan
MonitorMonitor
AssessAssess
EvaluateEvaluate

13. How does PBL Work?How does PBL Work?
QuestionsQuestions
PlanPlan
MonitorMonitor
AssessAssess
EvaluateEvaluate
http://animoto.com/play/wqeBmVRmzESOBA0ZeIZXZw

16. Solar Shingles on CTECSolar Shingles on CTEC
Student Built HouseStudent Built House

19. Green LabGreen Lab
ThenThen

21. Experimental ObjectiveExperimental Objective
Determine whichDetermine which growing mediumgrowing medium is most suitable foris most suitable for
our roof top and campus weather conditionsour roof top and campus weather conditions
SoliteSolite ®® Compost /Compost /
Wood MulchWood Mulch
Top SoilTop Soil

22. Experimental DesignExperimental Design
15 plants 15 plants 15 plants
BED 1 BED 2 BED 3
Total = 45 sedum plants
At time of plantation, each
sedum plant was 3 inches

23. SEDUM PlantsSEDUM Plants
 GrowthGrowth
conditionsconditions
Growing MediaGrowing Media
 pHpH
 Moisture LevelMoisture Level
 Light IntensityLight Intensity
Monitored
&
Recorded

24. Experimental SetExperimental Set--UpUp

25. FindingsFindings

26. Teacher as FacilitatorTeacher as Facilitator

27. Sharing findings with Tour GroupSharing findings with Tour Group ––
Local HS Science ClassLocal HS Science Class
NowNow

29. Gathering DataGathering Data

30. Analyzing DataAnalyzing Data

31. Garden Roof

33. 2010 PBS Award2010 PBS Award
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/winners/
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/

35. Web ResourcesWeb Resources
VLOG/GLOG/Voice ThreadVLOG/GLOG/Voice Thread
http://http://www.glogster.comwww.glogster.com//
http://http://voicethread.comvoicethread.com//
http://http://prezi.comprezi.com//
http://http://animoto.comanimoto.com//
http://http://www.voki.comwww.voki.com//
http://www.zs4.net/http://www.zs4.net/
http://http://explore.live.comexplore.live.com/window/window
ss--livelive--moviemovie--makermaker
http://http://www.apple.com/ilife/imowww.apple.com/ilife/imo
vievie//
http://http://www.debugmode.comwww.debugmode.com/w/w
ax/ax/

36. Web Resources on PBL & LessonsWeb Resources on PBL & Lessons
http://www.bie.org/
http://www.pbs.org/
http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning
http://www.globalschoolnet.org/web/pbl/index.htm
http://www.teachersdomain.org/

37. Web Resources on GreenWeb Resources on Green
TechnologyTechnology
http://www.terracycle.net/careers
http://www.sustainabilityed.org/
http://www.goinggreenjobs.com/
http://www.epa.gov/ne/education/pdfs/GREENModule
4LessonPlanGuideAddResources.pdf
http://greenjobs.net/