Dates:
Alternative Fuels: Tuesday, March 24th and Thursday, Mar 26th
Nuclear Energy: Tuesday, April 14th and Thursday, Apr 16th
Solar Energy: Tuesday, April 28th and Thursday, April 30th
Dams: Tuesday, May 12th and Thursday, May 14th
Theme: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE; GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Times: TBD
Grades: 7-8, 9-12
Cost (includes 2 videoconferences): $300 or membership price*
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"Drill, Baby, Drill?" This mantra was repeated time and time again in the Presidential Elections last fall. What is all this talk of drilling and alternative energy about, and why should we care? In this 4-part PULSE series, students will explore the various sources of energy that have been significantly discussed in the media in recent months and their indelible impact on the environment. We will look into alternative fuel for vehicles - and what our GM Suburbans may look like in the future; nuclear energy and its significant role in the international community; solar energy; and dams. In addition, young people will have the opportunity to speak directly with scientists and experts in the field of energy.
All GNG programs are aligned with the U.N. Millennium Development Goals:
- Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
- Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education
- Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women
- Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
- Goal 5: Improve maternal health
- Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
- Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
- Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development
The Guantanamo program is aligned with these National Educational Standards:
Geography Standards
Human Systems
- Standard 9: The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.
- Standard 10: The characteristics, distributions, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics.
- Standard 11: The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface.
- Standard 13: How forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.
Environment and Society
- Standard 14: How human actions modify the physical environment.
- Standard 15: How physical systems affect human systems.
- Standard 16: The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.
National Science Content Standards
NS.9-12.3 Life Science
As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of
- The cell
- Molecular basis of heredity
- Biological evolution
- Interdependence of organisms
- Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
- Behavior of organisms
Content Standard F: As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of:
- Personal and community health
- Population growth
- Natural resources
- Environmental quality
- Natural and human-induced hazards
- Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
Pricing information:
*5% off for Nomad Schools, 10% off for Ambassador Schools, 15% off for Flagship
Schools
If you are unsure of what your rate should be, please contact Program Manager
for a written quote. All schools will be invoiced following completed programs.
Please also contact Program Manager with any questions on your invoice.
For more information, please contact Grace Lau at grace@gng.org.
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