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Distance Learning Resources

In an effort to support high schools during shutdowns, we are sharing distance learning resources to help you continue providing learning opportunities for students. Our team is available and here as a resource to support you.

*Resources are designed for 9th-12th grade students, but can be adapted for 6th-8th grade students.

Distance Learning Resources at a Glance

Green Careers Webinar Series
Green Careers Webinar Series
Engage your students with 20 minute presentations from professionals in a range of green careers.
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Teacher-Facing Curriculum
Bring hands-on projects to your students using SEI’s Distance Learning Units. The Distance Learning Units are teacher-facing resources designed for engaging students in synchronous, virtual instruction.
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Student-Facing Curriculum
Sustainability content that is ready to assign to your learners - perfect for asynchronous learning. SEI’s student-facing curriculum is adaptable for use with or without internet access. 
EXPLORE OUR DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES GUIDE

 

Green Careers Webinar Series

Green Careers Webinar Series

Our Green Careers Webinar Series hosts live presentations from sustainability professionals across California! Request access to our webinar library and share the recordings directly with your students.

Join us at our live Green Careers Webinar Series this fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am PST starting September 15, 2020. In addition, you can request access to our library of webinars and share with your students to learn about green career pathways. 
Learn More and Participate

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Teacher-Facing Curriculum

SEI’s teacher-facing distance learning units will fit into many subject’s scope and sequence. These units can be implemented independently or as a series. To give your students a breath of understanding about energy and the environment, we recommend teaching SEI’s Introduction to Climate Change, Energy Auditing, and Renewable Energy units. 
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Introduction to Climate Change 
The Introduction to Climate Change Unit provides students with hands-on learning activities to explore the causes and consequences of climate change. In this unit students will learn about the fundamental scientific processes of climate change through modelling carbon movement through reservoirs and the greenhouse gas effect. Students who complete the Introduction to Climate Change unit will be equipped with the tools needed to act as climate leaders in their classrooms and schools.
request climate change hybrid unit
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Introduction to Energy Auditing 
In this unit, students learn how to conduct a school or personal energy audit. Students will complete a series of activities, including a plug-load audit and investigation of opportunities for energy conservation and efficiency. Practical applications in math and science to understand the economic and environmental benefits of energy use reduction will also be covered. 
request energy auditing hybrid unit
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Renewable Energy (Hydro Power)
​Students will research the environmental, economic, and social impacts of renewable energy sources and will debate energy source pros and cons. Then students will use the design thinking method to design and build a water wheel using upcycled materials. 
Request renewable energy hybrid unit
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Air Quality
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Teach students about criteria air pollutants and the environmental justice impacts of poor air quality, how to create “Smog in a Jar”, and engage students in the policymaking process. Distance activities include “Mapping your Neighborhood” and “Create your own Air Quality Monitor” projects.
request air quality hybrid unit
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Watersheds and Public Water Systems
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In this unit, students engage in a hands on exploration of watersheds and public water systems through activities including watershed modeling, constructing a water filter, and ArcGIS mapping.  Students create a StoryMap using water quality data and other research on their local watershed and then take action to become stewards of their watershed. 
Request Watersheds and Public Water Systems Hybrid Unit

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Ecological Economics and Climate Policy

In this unit, students explore the relationships between economics, policy, and climate change. They apply fundamental economic principles to current environmental issues, consider current strategies for managing natural resources, and analyze the pros and cons of various policy strategies related to climate change. 
Request Ecological Economics and Climate Policy Hybrid Unit
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Student-Facing Curriculum

SEI’s student-facing distance learning curriculum is designed to get your students thinking about sustainability across a range of topics from air quality to green transportation. All student-facing curriculum is ready to share with your learners and includes background content and engaging activities. The student-facing curriculum can be implemented with or without internet access. ​
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Sustainability Specialist Certificate (Spanish/English)
Boost your resume and demonstrate your knowledge in sustainability with a Sustainability Specialist Certificate. Students who complete all four bilingual challenges will receive a Badgr certificate from SEI’s Energize Schools program via email. ​
Request Sustainability Specialist Certificate
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Energy Specialist Certificate (Spanish/English)
Boost your resume and demonstrate your knowledge in energy conservation, efficiency, and communication with an Energy Specialist Certificate. Students who complete all four bilingual energy challenges will receive a certificate from SEI’s Energize Schools program via email. ​
Request Energy Specialist Certificate
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Air Quality Science 101 Curriculum
This resource includes multiple activities that lead students through the formation of smog, observing air quality in their neighborhood, using CalEnviroScreen 3.0, and research on low-emissions vehicles. Activities can be done together or standalone, the resources are student-facing and most can be accessed without the internet. 
Request Air Quality Science 101
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Waste Analysis 101 Curriculum
Students can use this packet to learn about the relationship of waste and climate change, consumerism and its impact on waste, and conduct a personal and community waste assessment. This packet is a student-facing resource and does not require internet or devices.
Request Waste Analysis 101
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Solar Design 101 Curriculum
Students can use this packet to learn the basics of solar science and site assessment. Students will utilize the internet to watch videos and conduct research for their solar site analysis. To conclude the curriculum, students are given the option to design their own solar array using SketchUp, a computer automated design technology. This packet is a student-facing resource.
Request Solar Design 101
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Water Conservation Specialist 101 Curriculum
Students can use this packet to learn about climate change, the water cycle, human impact on water, and conduct a personal water assessment.
This packet is a student-facing resource and does not require internet or devices. Additional resources for teachers are included in a teacher key as well.

Preview Water Conservation Specialist 101.
Request Water Conservation Specialist 101
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Transportation Analyst 101 Curriculum
Students can use this packet to learn about climate change, modes of transportation, create a sustainable dream vacation, and conduct a personal transportation assessment.
This packet is a student-facing resource and does not require internet or devices. Additional resources for teachers are included in a teacher key as well.
Request Transportation Analyst 101
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Energy Consulting 101 Curriculum
This is a distance learning resource you can use remotely with your students. Our Energy Consulting 101 student-facing NGSS-aligned packet includes readers on climate change, energy use, and auditing so students can become an energy consultant remotely and identify ways to save money and energy.
This packet is a student-facing resource and does not require internet or devices. 
Request Energy Consulting 101
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Earthship Design Challenge
Use this simple design one pager to challenge your students to build their dream Earthship, a sustainable and fully off-grid home. This resource was designed by a teacher at Mission Viejo High School.
Request Earthship Design Challenge

Additional resources coming soon!
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