Alternative Energy… … alternative learning…

1. Alternative Energy… … alternative learning… • Mindmapping • Student-centered • brain-friendly • evaluation • resources

2. Ecological footprint

3. Curricula • Collaborative research… • http://solstice.crest.org/renewables/re-kiosk/index.shtml • http://www.arch.hku.hk/research/BEER/renew.htm#Education • http://www.open.ac.uk/T206/index.htm Supporters/ Inhibitors Terminology Current technology Uses Incentives History

4. Web-based learning www.re-news.net/energy

5. Student-initiated, community-oriented • Conferences • Speakers • Field trips • Workshops • Self-directed learning • Service

6. Conferences • Speakers • Field trips • Workshops • Self-directed learning • Service • Pierce Creek • EMU • St. Clair County Community College

7. Conferences • Speakers • Field trips • Workshops • Self-directed learning • Service • Earth Charter • Ecology • World Class

8. Conferences • Speakers • Field trips • Workshops • Self-directed learning • Service • Urban Options • Habitat • Upland Hills

9. Conferences • Speakers • Field trips • Workshops • Self-directed learning • Service • Website review • Energy Stars

10. My hope is that you are discovering renewable energy …and inside! outside

11. What’s next? Building a Sustainable Future… One of the greatest challenges facing humanity during the twenty-first century must surely be that of giving everyone on the planet access to safe, clean and sustainable energy supplies. - Godfrey Boyle http://www.open.ac.uk/T206/illustrations/figure1_8.htm • Is there anything more important… • …that permeates every aspect of society • …where employment prospects are great • … that’s so fun, useful, and energizing?

12. What if… …we helped businesses, institutions, faith-based organizations, schools, nonprofits and others identify $-saving, resource-saving, and other improvement opportunities??????? What’s possible? West Michigan Sustainable Business Forumguides Practices Leading Toward Sustainability…