Help make Sustainable Change – and Win Big!
The People and Planet challenge is an exciting opportunity for middle and high school students to inspire sustainable change in their community while learning about topics like air quality, transportation, energy, and waste. Challenge winners can win prizes valued at $3,000!*
Challenge activities are adaptable for distance, hybrid, or in-person learning, and are available in both English and Spanish. See below for an overview of the challenge, and how you can get involved!
Challenge activities are adaptable for distance, hybrid, or in-person learning, and are available in both English and Spanish. See below for an overview of the challenge, and how you can get involved!
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Participate in Bilingual Challenges and Run a Campaign
Learn more about local and global sustainability topics through the first two challenges, then use the knowledge you gained to spread the word and become a sustainability leader. Inspire members from your community to join you! All challenge materials are available in English and Spanish. |
Challenge 1: People and Planet
Play an online game to learn about how waste, transportation, and more impact our environment and air quality. |
Challenge 2: Build Knowledge on the Environment
Use an online tool to understand local environmental issues and how history impacts air quality today. |
Challenge 3: Create a People and Planet Campaign
Plan a campaign to improve air quality and sustainability in your community! |
Challenge 4: Launch Your Campaign
Go from ideas to action! Become a sustainability leader in your community by launching your campaign. |
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Receive a Sustainability Specialist Certificate and Win Prizes!
Boost your resume and demonstrate your knowledge of sustainability and communication with a Sustainability Specialist Certificate. Every student who completes all four energy challenges will receive a certificate from SEI’s Energize Schools program via email. Challenge winners are also eligible to win prizes*! |
* The People and Planet Challenge is open to all middle school and high school students, teachers, and administrators. Anyone that completes all four challenges will receive a Sustainability Specialist Certificate! However, to be eligible for the prizes, your school must be within San Diego County or the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), which includes: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southwestern Solano, and southern Sonoma counties.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us:
Phone: (619) 314-8232
Email: energychallenge@seiinc.org
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us:
Phone: (619) 314-8232
Email: energychallenge@seiinc.org
This challenge is funded by a grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
