Virtual Exploration and Design for a Sustainable World

Program Type:

Online/Virtual, Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

Event Details

Get a global introduction to sustainable design by using Google Maps and Google Earth as tools for virtual exploration. Analyze sites of past settlements and come up with your own design for a sustainable dwelling or community of the future.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of geography, world history and sustainable design as they explore world regions. We will examine historical sites and consider why those sites were successful. After analyzing several case studies, students will learn basic concepts of sustainable design and then sketch a house of the future for a specific site using their new perspective.  The class is aimed at students interested in maps, geography, history, natural environments, and sustainable architecture and design.

 

All participants are welcome. If you need special accessibility accommodations, information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email JFRogers@sandiego.gov

If you have comments, questions or grievances about Library NExT, please contact Library NExT Programming at LibraryNExT@sandiego.gov

Registration Policy and Procedures:

▪ I understand students must attend all classes.

▪ I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class.

▪ I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth, and hands-on learning environment.

▪ I understand I am responsible for arranging transport with/for my student(s) promptly at the start and end of the class.

▪ I understand students should treat each other with respect; failure to do so could result in being dropped from the class.

▪ I understand that a break will be included in the program and students are encouraged to bring water and a snack.

By registering for the class, I agree and understand the restrictions, policies, and procedures outlined above.

 

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.