This document provides an agenda and overview for an Oklahoma Green Schools program event. It discusses the goals of the program, which are to educate students about environmental issues and promote stewardship. It outlines three participation tracks for schools, including student-led investigations, Energy Star certification, and LEED certification. Requirements for the student investigations track are described, including forming a green team, conducting a carbon footprint analysis, implementing a service learning project, and reporting results. Benefits of green schools are listed.
1. Presented by: Christina Stallings Roberson July 22, 2011, John Marshall HS, OKC PS August 5, 2011 – Casady School, OKC August 12, 2011 – Fulton Resource Center, Tulsa Welcome to the Oklahoma Green Schools Program
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6. To educate and empower Oklahoma students and teachers to make a difference in their schools and communities through an increased understanding of environmental issues leading to stewardship of resources and personal responsibility. Oklahoma GreenSchools Mission Statement
7. The goal of the program is to help schools identify opportunities to “green” your buildings and operations ranging from the solid waste you generate, to the indoor environment you provide, and to the energy and supplies you consume. The OK GreenSchools (GS) committee, website and listserv are resources to help each school achieve its own goals. The program has been divided into three tracks: Track 1 : School Investigations (student led) Track 2 : Energy Star for Schools (EPA certification) Track 3 : LEED for Schools (both retrofits and new construction) Schools can participate in any of the tracks, at any time. Program Description