Youth Eco-Challenge Overview

Unit 1: Introduction to Sustainability

• Terms 1 & 2• Every ?? Morning/afternoon• Some excursions?• Some excursions are all day??• Includes an overnight camp??

Core ModuleTerm 110 weeks

Week 1 Introduction to SustainabilityWeek 2 Excursion (all day)?Week 3 Energy Production and UseWeek 4 Reducing Energy Use Week 5 Excursion: waste & water (all day)?Week 6 Water Flowing Around UsWeek 7 Using WaterWeek 8 Our Water FootprintsWeek 9 Waste Not, Want No

Eco-ChallengeTerm 210 weeks

Week 1 Introducing the Personal Eco-ChallengeWeek 2 Project Design and ManagementWeek 3 Organising EventsWeek 4 Leadership SkillsWeek 5 Publicity and Communication SkillsWeek 6 Calculating ResultsWeek 7 Working on ProjectWeek 8 Working on ProjectWeek 9 Completion of ProjectWeek 10 Celebration and Evaluation

Options:

• Overnight Camp

• Project managementclass

• Communication class

• During the 2 terms we will be doing a group project.

• This project only needs your imagination and energy to succeed and make a difference!