Join educators from the National Building Museum and the U.S. Green Building Council for a hands-on teacher workshop investigating how to incorporate environmental issues into classroom curriculum. The day will begin with an introduction to environmental education and an exploration of sustainable communities through the National Building Museum’s Green Community exhibition. After lunch, explore the U.S. Green Building Council’s headquarters during their first educational tour for educators! This guided tour will allow educators to investigate how to use the built environment as a tool for learning.

Why Teach about Sustainable Design and Environmental Issues?
Environmental education offers teachers and students an opportunity to learn about a topic that cuts across traditional subject lines and can have a large impact on their everyday lives. Teaching students about sustainable, or environmentally-friendly design, engages them in real life problem solving through thought-provoking activities. Every person, regardless of age, has various choices when making decisions that are considered environmentally friendly. From the food people eat to leaving the bedroom lights on, walking or driving, batteries or plugs, the choices of being environmentally friendly, or being “green,” can affect all aspects of life. The Educator Workshop is designed with the upper elementary and middle school teacher in mind and will empower teachers to introduce environmental topics into their classrooms and complement their existing science, social studies, and technology curricula. 

Prepaid Registration Required by Tuesday, August 4.
$20 Fee, inlcudes lunch
Free for DCPS and DCPCS Educators.