Homeschooling Green Mamas

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Comment by Imani on May 21, 2008 at 7:36pm

Homeschool Eco-Fair at The Growing Green Co-op!
(non-homeschooling families welcome too!)

Come learn about what environmental resources are available for CT homeschooling families!
Monday, June 16th from 10am-2pm at The Growing Green Co-op in Hartford

*performances* curriculum*educational activities to do at home*community activities* free CFL*

Informational Booths open at 10am!
EE Smart Living Center & The Smart Living Center, Beth Byron from the CT Clean Energy Fund, Clean Energy Climate Solutions, CT Science Center, Education Specialist Laurel Kohl for the Institute of Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University, Buy CT Grown & The Growing Green Co-op

10:00am Drumming with Cassie

10:30am Learning for Clean Energy Innovation with Beth Byron: A pilot test program used to educate Connecticut teachers on how to incorporate specially designed alternative energy lessons into existing curriculum. The solar energy lessons align with the Connecticut core Science Curriculum Framework and are modeled after the curriculum embedded tasks for the Energy Transformations strand of the 9th grade standards.

11:00am How big are your feet? Measuring your ecological footprint with Laurel Kohl
How much of our world resources do you use? Have you ever asked, “What would happen if everyone lived like me?” Resources from www.ctenergyeducation.com (appropriate for grades 4 and up. Students must be able to add positive and negative numbers in sums of a thousand or more.)

11:00am Yoga with Jenna

11:30am Story Hour Sponsored by EE Smarts Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund: Iggy and Me Save Energy

12:00pm "Living the Green Dream" Performance written and performed by a homeschooled family as part of The Cool-it Competition. Bring a bag lunch. Light organic refreshments & snacks will be provided courtesy of The Alchemy Cafe & Institute of Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University

12:30pm Story Hour Sponsored by EE Smarts Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund: Rosie's & Effie's Adventure

12:30pm Introducing the "Climate Change Backpack" with Cassie & Diana of The Growing Green Co-op

1:00pm Workshop on the CT Clean Energy Communities Program with Beth Byron: The CT Clean Energy Communities program is a program to assist communities and their residents in the purchase and support of clean energy. Learn how your community can commit themselves to clean energy and work towards achieving cleaner air, healthier communities and energy independence. During the workshop we will discuss the progress made in your city or town and what you can do to help your community support clean energy.

1:30pm Compact Fluorescents: Learning about Energy Efficiency, Air Quality, and Economics
Tying together energy, economics and environmental issues is enlightening! Learn how you can save money, and the planet, one bulb at a time. Resources from www.ctenergyeducation.com (appropriate for grades 4/5 and up. Students must be able to multiply, read thermometers, and read time.)

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Connecticut Clean Energy Fund with The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund develops, invests in and promotes clean sustainable energy sources for the benefit of Connecticut ratepayers. Its vision is to ensure that Connecticut will be a leader in attaining a sustainable balance of energy production, economic growth, and environmental impact.

Laurel Kohl is the Education Specialist for the Institute of Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University. She is the administrator of www.ctenergyeducation.com, a free educational resource that supports fundamentals of energy, energy efficiency and climate change lessons for middle school – high school students. She also administers the Cool It Challenge! www.coolitchallenge.org , a contest for Connecticut students to create climate change solutions.

The Growing Green Co-op is a member owned cooperative dedicated to promoting all aspects of sustainable living in CT. This July they will kick off their six week Summer Youth Activist Camp geared for kids ages 5 & up. For more information about how to join the co-op, member benefits or local activism check us out at www.thegreenvibration.com or http://growinggreenco-op.blogspot.com or email imani@thegreenvibration.com
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Please RSVP to Laurel Kohl at: KOHLL@easternct.edu Phone: 860-465-0256