Workshop Registration Details

What if your high school students had the power to design and, possibly, fund their own sustainability projects—turning classroom ideas into real-world impact? In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how to activate the next generation of green leaders through project-based learning (PBL) and student-led mini-grants.

Led by EcoRise Teacher Ambassador, Victoria Galvan, this session will guide educators through a flexible and student-centered project design process that brings environmental literacy, creativity, and real-world engagement into the classroom. Teachers will walk away with a toolkit of strategies to cultivate authentic student voice, innovation, and leadership while aligning with core academic standards and STEM-sustainability themes. Educators will also be introduced to EcoRise’s open-source curriculum available at https://learn.ecorise.org, and the EcoRise Teacher Portal on Canvas at https://ecorise.org/teacher, which provides TEKS-aligned resources to seamlessly bring this work into the classroom.


PRESENTER WILL HAVE DOOR PRIZES FOR THE SESSION!!!!!

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Design a student-led, sustainability-themed PBL unit using EcoRise’s resource Guide students through crafting driving questions and brainstorming green solutions Support students in developing a simple project plan, sketch/proposal, and budget Explore and evaluate a real Student Innovation Project grant application Understand how to access EcoRise’s free grant funding and curriculum resources Inspire students through testimonial videos or stories from past grant recipients

PSJA ECHS Educators (Grades 9–12) Ideal for teachers seeking to incorporate sustainability, PBL, and student leadership into classroom practice.

Curriculum
Instructional Strategies
Learning Strategies

...There are no COOPs...