JULY

June 9, 2025

Integrating Themes of Energy, Water, Waste into your Classroom

Who: All NYSW Partner Teachers

When: July 14-19 | 9AM – 2PM | Register Here

Where: In Person – Manhattan School for Children, 154 West 93rd St, New York, NY 10025

Overview: This course on simple sustainability with students offers K-12 teachers the unique opportunity to delve deeper into global environmental issues on a local level. Situated within the setting of a sustainable hydroponic greenhouse, this course focuses on the themes of water, waste and energy to help teachers learn more about current environmental concerns through a blend of technology, discussion, self-reflection, and hands-on projects.

This six day course will consist of five in person morning sessions (9:00am-2:00pm) at 154 West 93rd Street followed by daily 2.5 hours of independent asynchronous work. The final session consists of remote synchronous (9:00am-2:00pm) and asynchronous instruction as participants apply their knowledge of water, energy, and waste to demonstrate their designs of lessons, games, and interactive activities about environmental justice for their students. All asynchronous assignments must be submitted by July 31 2025 in order to receive full credit. This course has been approved by the DOE After School Professional Development Program (ASPDP) and may be counted for three P or A+ credits/45 hours CTLE. This course has been approved by the DOE After School Professional Development Program (ASPDP) and may be counted for three P or A+ CREDITS/45 hours CTLE.

To learn more please contact Liz McKoy: liz@nysunworks.org