ACES 2015 - 2016 Children's Education Fund Brochure

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CHILDREN’S EDUCATION FUND Providing environmental science education for thousands of youth.

ACES Ed a science classroom without boundaries

YOU CAN HELP INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS TODAY. ACES must raise $400,000 to teach science classes to over 4,700 students, provide 400 field programs for 48 regional schools, and deliver over 120 after school programs each year.

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11 STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS ACES Ed partners with 48 schools to provide integrated curriculum that helps meet state science standards.

FULL-TIME EDUCATORS ACES Educators include bilingual, licensed, and creative professional teachers with extensive field science experience.

By blending science, critical thinking, and outdoor handson learning, ACES Ed develops the knowledge and skills critical for future generations to discover and implement solutions to today’s ecological and social problems.

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DEDICATED CLASSROOMS in Aspen, Basalt, and Carbondale

4,700 pre-school to 12th grade students

ACES ED PROGRAMS HELP CREATE THOUSANDS OF ECOLOGICALLY LITERATE STUDENTS EACH YEAR. Studies show that environmental science education has a significant positive impact on kids’ health and academic achievement. Schools with environmental education programs score higher on standardized tests in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.

ACES ED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AREAS:

ECOLOGY

STEM

Science is our mechanism to inspire wonder and appreciation of nature through hands-on experiential exploration of local landscapes.

Lessons that make learning fun lay the foundation for students to pursue STEM* studies and careers, driving our nation’s innovation. *Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Students study sustainable agriculture and soil science at Rock Bottom Ranch, providing a crucial connection to food systems.

RENEWABLE ENERGY By 5th grade, students have comprehensive energy literacy and understand the importance of a renewable energy future.

PROGRAM DIVERSITY IN 2016 ACES Ed reaches a wide range of communities, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, and ages.

Over 2,700 ACES Ed classes in schools: weekly science lessons for all K-4 students in Aspen, Basalt, and Carbondale’s public elementary schools.

Field Science Programs: hands-on science and field research programs at ACES’ sites and other locations in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Science Explorers & Wild Writings: after-school enrichment programs for Basalt and Carbondale middle and elementary school students.

Tomorrow’s Voices for the Environment: high school program offering college credit and focused on ethics, environmental leadership, and civic activism.

High School Apprenticeships: comprehensive environmental science summer experience for juniors and seniors offering college credit.

“ACES’ Tomorrow’s Voices class has shaped who I am as a student and activist and has inspired me to change the world.”

- Ruby Lang, Roaring Fork High School 2015

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