Green Strides Webinar: December Series

November 26, 2012 by

Sarah Brzezinski

The Green Strides Webinar Series is designed to connect school communities and state and local education officials to existing federal resources that support the three pillars identified in the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) Green Ribbon Schools recognition award program: (1) Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs, (2) Improved Health and Wellness, and (3) Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education. The series is hosted by the U.S. Department of Education, in conjunction with numerous other federal agencies. This December, the Green Strides Webinar Series will be conducted on:

President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Programs (PCFSN)
	December 5, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Research shows that children with better health are in school more days, are better able to learn, have higher self-esteem and are at lower risk for developing chronic diseases. Representatives from PCFSN will present on a new opportunity to help schools make strides in the areas of physical activity and fitness. No registration necessary. Log on here or dial 1-8668233031, access code: 5696178

President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Programs (PCFSN)

December 5, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Research shows that children with better health are in school more days, are better able to learn, have higher self-esteem and are at lower risk for developing chronic diseases. Representatives from PCFSN will present on a new opportunity to help schools make strides in the areas of physical activity and fitness. No registration necessary. Log on here or dial 1-8668233031, access code: 5696178

Solar Energy: Power for Earth, the ISS, and Exploring Other Worlds! (NASA)
	December 12, 2012 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. This webinar will introduce participants to a Problem-based Learning Activity that requires students to propose and defend a design to provide power to a lunar or Martian research habitat for six explorers. Through this activity, students will learn about energy, power, circuits, solar energy system, power requirements for their own homes, and energy use on the ISS. No registration necessary. Log on here!

Solar Energy: Power for Earth, the ISS, and Exploring Other Worlds! (NASA)

December 12, 2012 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. This webinar will introduce participants to a Problem-based Learning Activity that requires students to propose and defend a design to provide power to a lunar or Martian research habitat for six explorers. Through this activity, students will learn about energy, power, circuits, solar energy system, power requirements for their own homes, and energy use on the ISS. No registration necessary. Log on here!

Chipmunk Cheeks and Chicken Legs: Body Systems and Life in Space (NASA)
	December 19, 2012 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Discover life as an astronaut as you learn about the effects of microgravity on various body systems. Explore the circulatory, nervous, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems with hands-on activities and demonstrations. This webinar will include a full downloadable educator guide with background materials, readings, activities, and student challenges. No registration necessary. Log on here!

Chipmunk Cheeks and Chicken Legs: Body Systems and Life in Space (NASA)

December 19, 2012 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Discover life as an astronaut as you learn about the effects of microgravity on various body systems. Explore the circulatory, nervous, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems with hands-on activities and demonstrations. This webinar will include a full downloadable educator guide with background materials, readings, activities, and student challenges. No registration necessary. Log on here!