VEEP can provide tailored in-service sessions for your school or supervisory union around NGSS-related topics such as:
We can also design a custom NGSS workshop to meet your needs. Contact us to start planning!
“I really enjoyed the training and learned so much about power resources and how to teach my students to start caring.”
“I feel that my students could be empowered by the idea that they can all be scientists, even without going into a job in the field of science. Even the questions of daily life are better answered through a scientific lens.”
“Everyone is coming in with different levels of experience and I think it’s easy as adults to jump right to the “right answer” rather than helping others figure things out. Aubrey and Angie modeled this process throughout the day through coaching us.”
“I loved all of the examples and have so many ideas of how to help students choose and re-design real world projects that will improve their community.” – a teacher after a training
“This is a week of learning how to help the earth through the children and it was something I needed and it was well done. Teachers of all subjects need this to really understand STEAM.” – A teacher attending Summer Insitute
“All of the figuring out a problem and deciding a project to work on to solve it were great for this. Wonder Wander, Envisioning, Climate Connect, Iceberg Model, Systems Mapping, Ranking, etc. So many ways to engage with youth and what they care about. Thank you!” – A teacher’s response to: ‘what is one new idea you gained from this training?’
“There are places where the community is reaching out to schools to solve problems! I hope this becomes a model for all schools going forward.” – A teacher in response to ‘one new idea you gained’ from our training
“VEEP/NHEEP is serving a very important role in enriching and supporting educators with climate education. Their facilitators are experts and very helpful in bringing the workshops to young people to understand the energy and environment in a more hands on way, which may be not the case for many.” – A VT teacher
Electric buses provide fume-free, no or low emissions options for schools and public transit.
Community compost:
Recycling
Healthy streams and wetlands reduce flooding by absorbing additional water and slowing the flow into developed areas.
Healthy water bodies provide access to water in hot weather.
Native plants planted by community members, encourages stewardship, reciprocity, and respect for non-human life.
Municipal solar:
Electric vehicles and charging stations:
Farmers Markets:
Accessible, shared community spaces:
Shade structures and community centers provide cooling centers in town.
Minimal pavement reduces runoff to watersheds, allows for healthier wild plant and animal populations, and reduces pollution and emissions from the creation and application of pavement.
Deciduous trees on the southwest sides of buildings provide shade in hot weather, keep buildings cooler.
Flood resistant foundations reduce damage from flooding by raising buildings up, building with waterproof / resistant materials, and limiting equipment in basements and ground level that could be damaged by water.
Walkable and accessible areas encourages community and less driving.
Allows easier access to necessary services for all.
Compact living spaces increase energy efficiency, build community.
Dryers use 100x as much energy as a laptop in the time they are running.
Efficient heating uses electricity from cleaner sources than burning fossil fuels.
Community gardens and home gardens.
Bikes and bike lanes help reduce emissions from driving.
A community solar array:
Undeveloped and restored spaces with native plants:
Trees near bodies of water prevent erosion and provide a natural buffer to protect water quality.
Reduces emissions by generating electricity without burning fossil fuels.
