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The Pacific School has received three BP and two PG&E Energy Education
grants which directly relate to educational programs. Two grants from the
Sustainable Energy Education (SEED) program helped purchase solar energy
equipment, a weather station, computers, science curriculum and kits, and field
trip opportunities. The grants culminated in Energy Fairs which gave students
the opportunity to present what they learned to families, peers and the greater
community.
An additional grant from BP, Transportation Resources Energy
Education (TREE) focused on transportation issues around the world and
specifically in our remote, rural county. Guided by the California State
standards for each group, energy content reflected grade appropriate
activities.
Using energy related integrated arts and sciences curricula,
the SEED and TREE programs have helped students develop a better understanding
of the scientific, social, economic and environmental issues of energy
consumption and discover their potential to influence that energy use and
production. Energy Fairs continue to provide students with the opportunity to
present energy related science projects every April, on or about Earth
Day each year since 2008.
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Energy Education
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