Race to Zero
Project Manager Dalia Mikhail delivering the Solar Schools Program for the Race to Zero Project to Grade Fours at Good Shepherd Lutheran College.
What is the Race To zero project?
This project is a collaboration between Zero Emissions Noosa and Noosa Environmental Education Hub. The goal of the Race to Zero project is to reduce emissions within schools.
Due to campus and enrolment size, schools are one of the biggest community emitters in Noosa. The upside to the extensive size of these schools is that the accompanying roof space is perfect for solar power!
By engaging students in real-time energy data, the program encourages rapid and positive behavioural change. The students see the immediate impact of switching lights off, turning off appliances, and engaging in a myriad of other energy saving activities!
St Teresa Catholic College Environment Team Lights Out campaign meeting - 23 May 2022
The launch of the program at Tewantin State School with Noosa Mayor Claire Stewart, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, principal Rob Jennings and Ezra Rameka Student Leader.
The Planet watch app game-ifies data in real time, showing the “effects” of reducing energy consumption on our planet.
Race To Zero not only encourages a significant energy reduction, but has real curriculum linkages, helping teachers and students to:
Maximise teaching outcomes
Comprehensive unit plans, lesson plans and student resources enhance the quality of lessons, while teaching becomes more time and resource efficient.
Encouraging pathways for further discovery
Students can broaden and deepen their understanding of themselves and how their actions influence the world around them.
Inspire students to learn and problem solve
Students seek to apply real-world knowledge, understanding the value and relevance of what they are learning.
Promote student success
Applying concepts in different ways provides an alternate pathway to student learning, creating a strong sense of achievement.
Build professional connections
Teachers develop a deeper appreciation of each other's expertise, enriching lessons and learning opportunities for students.
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Youth ambassador Madeleine Cleland participating in the Race to Zero Project.
To participate in Race to Zero, contact the Hub at hello@noosaeehub.com.au