Students participating in the KIDS program will have the opportunity to investigate real world problems and look for real world solutions to resource conservation and sustainability. As students examine these topics they will began to understand what actions they can take to promote a healthier planet.
The goal of the KIDS program is to facilitate students in discovering how to create a sustainable future. Students will investigate concepts, techniques, and issues to determine sustainable practices. The program is divided into four units:
Sustainable Foundations: Students will understand the concept of meeting the needs of the current local and global population without compromising the needs of future generations. They will be aware of the interdependence of all things and the importance of how we design and manage water, land, and energy resources.
Human Habitat: Students will learn ecological construction principles for residential and commercial buildings, utilizing and conserving water, optimizing the use of energy, and natural building techniques. They will explore how different practices effect the environment.
Ecosystems: Students will understand that an ecosystem is a complex set of relationships among the living resources, habitats, and residents of an area. It includes plants, trees, animals, fish, birds, microorganisms, water, soil, and people.
Food: Students will explore the relationships between themselves, their food, and the environment. They will understand where food comes from and recognize how the practices that are used to grow their food affect both themselves and their environment.
