A "Green School" is a school building or facility that creates a healthy environment that is conducive to learning while saving energy, resources and money.
Investigate Green Schools is a program available to upper elementary, middle and high school teachers that will increase knowledge of what makes a school green, outline steps districts can take to green their buildings and show how schools can lead community-wide sustainability efforts.
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Investigate Green Schools program, students and teachers participate in hands-on activities to study energy and energy consumption at their schools, along with other Green Building features. They assume the roles of energy auditors, building designers and finally community advocates as they promote the benefits of going green to the public through school board meetings, class projects, public service announcements and more.