Sustainability: Living Off-Grid

Description

Cedar Coast is proud to be an off-grid facility! We are taking steps to grow awareness of energy and water consumption, and educate on alternative living systems. In this activity, tour the systems that make it possible to live and work on Vargas Island! Solar energy, rainwater harvesting , heating, and food production all play an important role in off-grid life, and all have their own impacts on the environment. Learn more about these systems, and their pros -and cons- on a full tour with a CCAE staff member.

Where

Cedar Coast property, Vargas Island

When

Year-Round

Group Size

5-30

Length of time

45-60 minutes

Cost

In-kind presentation

Core Competencies

Communication, Critical Thinking and Positive Personal and Cultural Identity

Specific Competencies

Connect and engage with others

Question and investigate

Generating ideas

Personal values and choices

Teacher

Marcie Callewaert

Teacher Info

Optional Assignments

Yes (TBD)

Subject Connections

ADST

(Big Ideas and Content): Social ethical and sustainability considerations impact design. Power technology. Design can be responsive to identified needs.

CE

(Big Ideas): New experiences both within and outside of school, expand our career skill set and options.

ELA

(Comprehend and Connect): Synthesize ideas from a variety of sources to build understanding.

SC

(Big Ideas and Content): Personal choices and sustainable living. Water quality parameters and bioindicators. Availability and water use impacts. Human practices affect the sustainability of ecosystems.

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