EcoRise is recruiting schools for the 2014-2015 school year! For more information, contact Jonathan Stott, Program Director (jon@ecorise.org).

1. www.ecorise.org

2. IMAGINE A 15 YEAR OLD SOLVING REAL-
WORLD SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES

3. OUR MISSION:
to inspire a new generation of leaders
to design a sustainable future for all

4. OUR FORMULA
ECO-LITERACY + DESIGN SKILLS = INNOVATION

5. OUR SERVICES TO SCHOOLS
• Engaging Curriculum
• Teacher Training
• Community Partnerships
• On-going Support & Online Platform

6. OUR VALUE TO STUDENTS
• Real-world application of STEM
• Project-based learning
• Career exploration
• 21st century skills

7. 1. We partner with CTE & Science teachers
offering training & ongoing support.
NUTS & BOLTS

8. Who Participates?
In 2013-2014:
• 20 MS/HS campuses
• 90% of teachers in CTE or Science Depts.
• Common subjects: MS Sci, AP Envn Sci, Envn
Systems, ES elective, graphic design,
engineering, culinary arts,
business/marketing, construction,
photography, horticulture
2013-2014 AISD Schools: Austin High School, Ann Richards Academy, Akins High
School, Bowie High School, Crockett High School, Eastside High School, Travis High
School, McCallum High School, Small Middle School, Fulmore Middle School,
Paredes Middle School, Kealing Middle School

9. • Explore curriculum/design
process
• Design build labs
• Meet sustainability experts
across the city
• Differentiated sessions
Teacher Training
Teachers attend a full-day, hands-on training in August

10. 1. We partner with CTE & Science teachers
offering training & ongoing support.
2. We connect our schools to Austin’s
sustainability community for field trips, guest
lectures, project mentors, & campus grants.
NUTS & BOLTS

11. Our green network offers:
• Field trips (urban farm visits, green
roofs, caving, etc.)
• Career exploration presentations
• Project mentorship
• Grants-over $15,000 in ‘13-14
• Spring campus work days
Sustainability Partnerships

12. Experts judge @ Youth Showcases.
EcoRise offers:
 Field-specific experts
 Support with logistics
 Online showcase competitions
 Student e-portfolio platform
Showcases

13. 1. We partner with CTE & Science teachers
offering training & ongoing support.
2. We connect our schools to Austin’s
sustainability community for field trips, guest
lectures, project mentors, & campus grants.
3. Teachers use our curriculum as students
design local solutions to global challenges.
NUTS & BOLTS

14. OUR CURRICULUM
1. ECO-ARCHIVES: teaches baseline
sustainability knowledge & introduces design

19. OUR CURRICULUM
1. ECO-ARCHIVES: teaches baseline
sustainability knowledge & introduces design
2. DESIGN STUDIO: creative problem-solving
framework to tackle Design Challenge

21. TEACHER CHOOSES THE “DESIGN
CHALLENGE” + CONTRAINTS
• Environmental Theme
• Timeframe for Implementation
• Budget
• Upcycled materials

28. WHAT DOES THIS
LOOK LIKE?

29. Permaculture &
Organic Gardens
Interior Design &
No-VOC Murals
Outdoor
Classrooms
CAMPUS PROJECTS

30. Aquaponics
Farm
Home Energy
Conservation
Freestanding
Rain Catchment
GREEN PRODUCT INNOVATIONS

31. Reclaimed Pallet
Swing
Upcycled Jewelry
& Adornment
Trash-to-Treasure
Wallets
UPCYCLED PRODUCTS

32. OUR CURRICULUM
1. ECO-ARCHIVES: teaches baseline
sustainability knowledge & introduces design
2. DESIGN STUDIO: creative problem-solving
framework to tackle Design Challenge
3. ECO-AUDIT TOOLKIT: A step-by-step guide for
measuring and greening a school campus

33. CAMPUS ECO-AUDIT

42. WHAT WE MEASURE
• Eco-Literacy
• Behavior Change
• Confidence & Leadership
• Exposure to New Careers
• 21st Century Skills

43. 21 Schools → 44 teachers → 3000 students
IMPACT TO DATE
77% interest in “green” careers
76% rise in leadership + innovation skills
100% adopt new sustainable behaviors

44. PLANS FOR 2014
• 60 schools in Austin + 3 regions
• Build green school regional networks
• Launch online platform
• Expanded curriculum collection

45.  Are we on your campus? Complete a New
Teacher Application.
 Not on your campus? Complete a New
Teacher Application & Campus Agreement.
 Need more information? Visit
www.ecorise.org or contact Jonathan Stott,
Program Director, at jon@ecorise.org.
JOIN US in 2014-15

46. 2014-15 TIMELINE
APRIL-MAY Schools submit materials & identify campus teachers
MAY 31st Teachers RSVP for one-day training (dates TBD)
JUNE New teacher open houses (optional, dates TBD)
AUGUST One-day teacher training workshop (multiple dates avail.)
FALL 2014 School Program Launch!