I was searching for good articles about environmental advancements or any interesting things about being green when I discovered this article. This discusses a Kindergarten to eighth grade school in the Southwest side of Chicago that is very environmentally friendly. One of the most notable environmentally conscious editions to this large elementary school is the massive windows that allows natural light to reflect off the scuff-proof floors to cut down on expensive lighting. Natural light is used in a large way at this school. Also, the bluish-green doors are made of recycled glass. In addition, on the roof of this three-story building are drought-resisting plants. These plants serve as an educational purpose for the students, as well as providing insulation for the building. Julie Chamlin, the project manager, attempted to meet all environmental standards when designing the building. Solar panels are also being installed upon the roof. Each classroom at the school contains large windows as well, providing more natural light. The curriculum at the school also provides the school with an education on the environment and how to live a more green life.
This pertains to what we are currently studying in Environmental Science in many ways. We are learning about how the environment can be better preserved and possible methods, and this school in Chicago is utilizing many methods. This school is effectively educating their students on the environment and using a green curriculum to help our future generations uphold the environment.
Way to go Chicago for going green in their education systems! It's good that they are letting more natural light into their building by adding bigger windows. The plants also is a neat addition and can be used for many purposes. Snaps for Chicago!!!
Nice job man i really like how you did this it was easy to follow and it is on topic. Did the article you read say if this is the only school in chicago that is doing this? I think the middle school is something like this dont they with the extremly large windows in the front?
Thanks guys, yea Tracey i agree the middle school does have extremely large windows here. I believe it is one of the only schools that's doing it, however, it did say other schools are starting to get ideas from this particular school.
That window thing is really cool and seems very efficient but does it cost a lot of money to have those special windows and floors? We should do that at hanover but we would probably never spend the money for it.
I was searching for good articles about environmental advancements or any interesting things about being green when I discovered this article. This discusses a Kindergarten to eighth grade school in the 
This pertains to what we are currently studying in Environmental Science in many ways. We are learning about how the environment can be better preserved and possible methods, and this school in Chicago is utilizing many methods. This school is effectively educating their students on the environment and using a green curriculum to help our future generations uphold the environment.
Schools going green would be better to help educate kids on the importance of the environment and how delicate it is.
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Way to go Chicago for going green in their education systems! It's good that they are letting more natural light into their building by adding bigger windows. The plants also is a neat addition and can be used for many purposes. Snaps for Chicago!!!
ReplyDeleteNice job man i really like how you did this it was easy to follow and it is on topic. Did the article you read say if this is the only school in chicago that is doing this? I think the middle school is something like this dont they with the extremly large windows in the front?
ReplyDeleteThanks guys, yea Tracey i agree the middle school does have extremely large windows here. I believe it is one of the only schools that's doing it, however, it did say other schools are starting to get ideas from this particular school.
ReplyDeleteThat window thing is really cool and seems very efficient but does it cost a lot of money to have those special windows and floors? We should do that at hanover but we would probably never spend the money for it.
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