The Problem
Local parents, teachers, organizations and businesses will come together to plan a family friendly celebration that will inform, educate and energize the community. This project will serve 2000 Tulsa Public School students in pre-k - grade 2 from the following schools: Lee, Eugene Field, Kendall Whittier, Lanier, Remington, Emerson, Sequoyah, Chouteau, Mark Twain and University School. About the Event STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs and activities will be the focus, to help create critical thinkers and increase science literacy by engaging students in exciting yet meaningful activities. Students will learn about the comprehensive issues that affect the health of our communities inclusive of these twelve areas: 1. Advocacy 2. Education 3. Climate Change 4. Conservation & Biology 5. Energy 6. Food & Agriculture 7. Clean Water and Air 8. Green Economy 9. Green Schools 10. Recycling & Waste Reduction 11. Sustainable Development 12. Endangered Animals Younger school aged students will enjoy center stage music, art, simple messages, games and educational booth activities that focus on these themes: Reduce, recycle, reuse ~ Plant a tree ~ Protect our oceans ~ Green cleaning ~ Move your body ~ Do your part to reduce pollution ~ Help endangered animals ~ Conserve water ~ Conserve Electricity ~ Grow a garden
