Virginia CTE Goes Green

Sustainability Curriculum in Development

Angela Whittaker MS Ed.Renewable Technology

Instructor

awhittaker@cucps.k12.va.us

Cumberland County Public Schools

Overview Project Background - “Why offer these

courses?”

“Sustainability and Renewable Technology” Course Overview

Status of Pilot Program in Cumberland

How we did it…ideas for incorporating the course in your school

Plan for subsequent courses

Thank Thank You!!!You!!!

Cumberland County Public Schools

o Chip Jones and Dr. Amy Griffin

Department of Educationo Mr. George Willcox

CTE Resource Centero Peggy Watson, Nathan Pope and Karen Westermann

Rising GREEN Rising GREEN TideTide

Recovery

Act Funding

Green is the Gold

Need for 21st

Century Workforce Training

Cuts in School Funding

EducationalChallenges

Career Path in

Renewable Technologi

esCongressional

Projects in District 5

State and Federal Focus

on Energy Independence

CTE ReformSTEM and

Rigor

Green Jobs are broader than the energy sector

Material reuse, recycling, andlandfill maintenance

Water management strategies for grey and clean water

Maintaining sustainable food production farms

Producing sustainable building products

Creating an effective transportationsystem to deliver people and products

Greening of Industry and Manufacturing

Emerging Industry Requirements •Emphasis on product life cycle, product interaction, manufacturing processes•Waste disposal and reduction•Environmental impact•Focus on engineering economics/alternative justification•Energy efficiency standards

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required •Sustainable manufacturing practices

o Energy Use and Savingso Water / Storm Water o Reuse/recyclingo Pollution

% Job Growth Projection by 2018

Angela Whittaker 3-31-2010

Trailblazers Employment Projections 2008 - 2018 Computer and Mathematical Occupations

35.52 

Mathematical Science Occupations 56.06 Biomedical Engineers 87.89 Environmental Engineers 23.77 Industrial Engineers 39.37 Petroleum Engineers 30.65 Environmental Engineering Technicians 29.28 Life Scientists 24.86 Animal Scientists 48.1 Biochemists and Biophysicists 34.62 Biological Scientists, All Other 26.94 Epidemiologists 67.32 Environmental Scientists and Specialists,

34.59 

Geoscientists, Except Hydro 24.79 Social Scientists and Related Workers 28.43 Anthropologists and Archeologists 35.83 Environmental Science/Protection Tech. 32.27 

Required SkillsRequired SkillsTechnical

Proven organizational skills Basic knowledge of operations in

an analytical environment Computer skills including the

ability to use Microsoft Office Strong verbal and written

communication skills Critical thinking Basic skills in safety/OSHA

procedures Application of Sustainable

practices and concepts

Trailblazers CTE www.ctetrailblaizers.org

Required SkillsRequired SkillsBehavioralFollows documented procedures

carefully Commitment to upgrade skills

as required Works neatly and methodically Commitment to core values Ability to prioritize tasks Professional demeanor Calm under pressure Sense of urgency

Trailblazers CTE www.ctetrailblaizers.org

What we mean by “Renewable TechnologiesRenewable Technologies”

Renewable Energy o Solar Thermal, Photovoltaic, Geothermal,

Biomass, Hydrogen Cells, Wind Green Building Design

o Energy Efficiency, Retrofitting Methods, Passive Solar Design, New Energy Standards

Sustainable Agriculture / Horticultureo Organic farming, Genetic Engineering,

Irrigation management technologies, Local food distribution

Sustainability applied to Industry and Work Processes

What is Sustainability?What is Sustainability?

The Triple Bottom The Triple Bottom LineLine

Pilot ProgramPilot Program

Developed draft task competency list Alignment to the Standards of Learning Developing the supporting process/skills

questions Currently aligning a pacing guide and

curriculum notebook Collecting data to support course

effectiveness Planning teacher training to support

statewide classes Creating proposal for subsequent

courses and analysis of a career pathway

Sustainability and Renewable TechnologySustainability and Renewable Technology

Course Contento Semester 1 - Global Issues and Sustainable

Solutions o Semester 2 - Introduction to Renewable

Technologies in Energy, Agriculture and Building Design

Select Objectives:o Interpret sustainability as it applies to social,

economic, and environmental issues.o Compare and contrast quality of life issues in

developing and developed countries.o Debate the scientific research on climate change.o Implement a service-learning project to educate

the public on sustainability and renewable technology.

Course Overview

What is happening in this picture?

Research on the energy Research on the energy use for specific cafeteria use for specific cafeteria appliancesappliances

Designing the Designing the compost bin for the compost bin for the community gardencommunity garden

CalculatinCalculating the g the KWH of KWH of lighting lighting required required for the for the school school cafeteria cafeteria in a given in a given school school day.day.

Science

Engineering

Math

TECHNOLOGY

Life Cycle Models

How did I get this course piloted in How did I get this course piloted in my school?my school?

Researched data on the need for this curriculum Determined need but discovered NO existing

curriculum Designed the outline for the pathway Enrolled in the Renewably Technologies Diploma

courses at NCSU Started researching community partners that could

offer field study experience Scheduled a meeting with the CTE coordinator and

director of instruction WAITED BUGGED my CTE director and director of instruction My School Division began to BUG George Wilcox Presented the course and pathway outlines to the

DOE /CTE Formed the curriculum steering committees with the

CTE Resource Center

Who is the right teacher? Requires and understanding of the Social,

economic and environmental issues facing the future generations.

DOE and Industry will be establishing specific guidance

Suggestions

o Look in your science, tech and engineering classes for the teachers who have the personal interest in the green movement.

o Consider “Master Naturalist”o Look at the “green” committee in your school.

What can you do to begin the What can you do to begin the dialog?dialog?

Contact George Willcox Begin dialog with your director of instruction Gather the data for your locale Identify grants that can support the

materials cost Consider a regional Vo-Tech center as the

location so funding is shared with multiple divisions

Begin identifying potential instructors

Level One Level Two Level Three

Sustainability and Renewable

TechnologiesRequired *

Sustainable Horticulture

1

Sustainable Horticulture 2

Green Building 1 Green Building 2

Renewable Energy 1 Renewable Energy 2

Applications = School and Community Service Learning, Leadership = significant Field Study; Apprenticeships =

Mentoring and Job Leaders to Level I and Workforce Experience

Proposed Pathway Design

QuestionsQuestions

Thank YouThank You