Introducing “Environmental Science & Peace”
Together, We’re Tackling the AP Environmental Science Curriculum
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers across the United States are facing challenges adapting to the virtual learning environment. Footprint App, Inc. and the NewGen Peacebuilders have AP Environmental Science teachers covered.
In recognition of the International Day of Peace (Sept. 21) and Peacebuilding Action Week, NewGen Peacebuilders (NGP) and Footprint App, Inc. are introducing “Environmental Science & Peace” to US high school teachers and students, making the link between environmental science and peacebuilding. Content development involved NGP alumni committed to environmental peacebuilding. Materials align with Unit 5 (Land and Water Use) of the Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES) course. “Environmental Science & Peace” features the Pillars of Peace framework and Ecological Threat Register (ETR) produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace.
Positive change occurs through habit formation. “Environmental Science & Peace” features our very own Carbon Footprint Calculator and Challenge that facilitates students to record data about food choices, travel, and energy use as they relate to carbon emissions. After 30 days of practicing changes, teachers and students visualize and compare their individual and collective impact. Teachers who share results with Footprint App, Inc. are considered for awards and recognition, and become part of an overall report shared with the Schools for Climate Action Network.
Check out our program elements below!
Watch our webinar.
In September, we presented Environmental Science & Peace produced by NewGen Peacebuilders in collaboration with Footprint App, Inc. and the Ecological Threat Register from the Institute for Economics & Peace.
We are thrilled to have seen so much excitement from educators who want to support their students to find the link between environmental education and peacebuilding. In case you would like to catch any part of the presentation or share it with other colleagues who may benefit from these materials, please find the recording of the webinar here!
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