The Colorado Energy Science Center has begun
Phase 2 to revitalize solar energy education for the schools
that participated in the Solar Schools Program which was
launched in 1998-99 by the Xcel Energy Renewable Trust. CESC
will accomplish the following during the 2007-08 school year:
- Upgrade hardware
for solar systems.
- Connect the
solar systems to a network so data is accessible on the web.
- Train teachers
and staff how to access the data and teach solar lessons in the
classroom.
- Establish
ongoing communication that will keep teachers involved with the
program.
- Raise awareness
of solar energy and solar energy education with hundreds of students
and their families.
- Raise awareness
of this project with the other Solar Schools that are not currently
participating.
Completed Schools
2006-07:
Horizon High School-
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Vantage Point High School- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Century Middle School- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Isaac Newton Middle School-Littleton Public Schools
New Schools
2007-08:
Maple Grove
Elementary School- Jefferson County Schools
Ralston Elementary School- Jefferson County Schools
Chatfield Senior High School- Jefferson County Schools
Dakota Ridge Senior High School- Jefferson County Schools
Ken Caryl Middle School- Jefferson County Schools
Everitt Middle School- Jefferson County Schools
4 additional schools-TBD
For more information contact Pam Packer, Education Director, at
ppacker@energyscience.org or
call 303-216-2026 ext. 101.
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