Energy Island: 5^th Grade Interdisciplinary Study (Apr 2015)

Date:  April 14, 2015

Time:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Registration Fee: $45

Registration Deadline:  April 3, 2015

Join us for a day of science and literacy as we explore the informational text Energy Island, an inspiring true story about how citizens of Samso, an island in Denmark, drastically reduced their carbon emissions and became almost completely energy-independent.  Participants will explore the use of informational text as the focal point in delivering an interdisciplinary unit; a unit designed to promote literacy and science as well as the possibilities of energy independence. This exploration in interdisciplinary studies is based on 5th grade common core ELA and science essential standards. Participants will receive a copy of Energy Island. Facilitators will be Dr. Teresa Cowan, The Science House and Dr. Karen Sumner, Elementary Curriculum/PD Coordinator.  If you have questions, please contact Dr. Cowan, 828.418.0011, ext. 17/thcowan@ncsu.edu, or Dr. Sumner, 828.418.0011, ext. 26/ksumner@wresa.org.  Contact hours: 5