Student Science and Social Science Program

Contract Number
98010A
MSRC Award
$50,000.00
Project Background

Contractor developed two educational modules, one for science classes and one for social science classes, to be presented to middle school children in the Southern California area. The science module focused on sources of air pollution and its harmful effects. The social science module stressed the methods government, industry, and individuals could use to reduce emissions. The modules each included teachers guides, a video, pre-tests and post-tests, posters, student activities packets, practice exercises and family work sheets.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

191400.00

Project Implementation

The program was introduced into 750 middle schools in Southern California.

Project Results Description

This is a study contract aimed at middle schoolers. No direct emission reductions could be quantified. The instruction curriculum has the potential of raising awareness of both the student and his/her family of the pollution problem and introduces methods of reductions.

Project State
California
Project Status Description

The details of the program are delineated above.

Project Year
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$191,400.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Contractor Address
4031 Conejo Mesa Drive
Contractor Agency
Think Earth Environmental Education Foundation
Contractor City
Moorpark
Contractor Contact
Corinne Berenson
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
98010
Contractor Zip
93021
Co Participants
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA)
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No