Open to teachers from DuPage County schools only.

Earn 5 PDs.

Submerge yourself for a day in the dynamic world of sustainability! We will spend the day diving into various environmental issues we face in our community and the role sustainable solutions can play in addressing them. Learn methods to protect our water, conserve energy, restore our soils and preserve our natural resources.  We will also explore emerging careers in the field of sustainability.  

This fast-paced STEM class is packed with resources, hands-on activities, and ideas for the classroom that are adaptable to in-person and virtual learning.  Activities and concepts are NGSS-aligned and highly teachable and learnable for multiple grade levels. This class will answer many environmental questions, encourage deeper exploration of environmental topics and provide practical and personal connections with the world around you.

This live virtual class will be held on Zoom and include:

• live presentations
• virtual peer collaboration
• interactive discussions
• guided virtual tours at relevant DuPage County locations rarely open to the public

Tours will be led by environmental professionals and highlight green infrastructure and special processes currently in place to protect and conserve our precious resources. 

CLASS IS AT CAPACITY

This class is full. To be placed on the waiting list, please send an email titled “Institute Day Waitlist” to [email protected] with the following info: Name, School, Grade &, Subject, Number of students, Direct Phone number.

This free program is sponsored by DuPage County Stormwater Management and Cool DuPage.