Louisiana
St. Margaret Catholic School Lake Charles, LA Project Title: Stewards for Tomorrow Project Advisor: Judy Reeves
St. Margaret Science Club can make the world a better place for the future. We must inform others of the steps that can be taken in order to preserve resources, energy, and of environmental concerns. We have followed this standard of conduct in our numerous works to make the earth a better place to live in the future. We have achieved many goals in our environmental plan. Our first project this year was community awareness about our recycling center. We went out into the community informing others about the importance and ease of recycling. We let them know about the accessibility of the recycling center and drop off points. Team Recyclers taught others about “TerraCycle” in the cafeteria by posting signs and walking tables explaining the importance and usage of recyclable materials. Our Beach Sweep was a huge success and was awarded the Most Participants Award. We placed markers on storm drains, passed out fliers, participated in an Adopt-a-Road program, and had a recycle (garage) sale. We recycle all paper, aluminum, and plastics at our school. Science of Energy Exhibits were presented by eighth graders and presented at our school picnic and at Tutein Park. They taught students from first to sixth grade during their own Energy Expo. There is always something someone can do to make the world a healthier place. We will continue to work to make a cleaner today for a greener tomorrow through our stewardship. 48
2012 NEED Annual Report
Maine
Madawaska Elementary School Madawaska, ME Project Title: Madawaska Elementary is Energy-Wise Project Advisor: Gina Jandreau
We started our NEED Project in September 2011. Fourth graders learned about energy and energy conservation through their science units, guest speakers, energy workshops, research, and handouts from MPS and those on the NEED site. Students entered an Earth Day Essay contest to share their knowledge. Students helped to maintain and add pieces to an energy website which was developed with students three years ago. The highlight was developing/videotaping/editing Public Service Announcements which were placed in a player on the site and televised on the local access television station, Channel 16 during the month of April. Students publicized their activities through written news reports as part of a school newspaper, an on-line news report, and video news broadcasts, televised on the local access station, to educate the community on energy activities. Another activity the students chose to do to help make a difference in the community was to encourage consumers to bring their own bags to the store when purchasing goods. Students decided to develop a print with Home Energy Saving Tips to be placed on shopping totes. Our local printing company, agreed to help out with this project. Students used computer software to make their creation. This was sent to the printing shop where the bags were made. A poster and bags were displayed in early April in the school lobby. Students with parents who own businesses in town were also given a poster with a few bags to sell. Hopefully our efforts will help the students, their families, the school community and the local community to become more energy conscious.