Green by Design

School Program

Grades 4–9

What does it mean to build “green?” How do design, technology, geography, and economics affect the homes we build—past, present, and future?

Students learn what makes a building environmentally friendly by investigating the technology, design, and materials of historic and contemporary green homes. Working in groups, students design and construct model green homes for several different regions around the country, considering the climate and geography of each site. Throughout the program students consider how buildings affect and are affected by the environment.

This program meets content standards for science, social studies, language arts, technological literacy, and visual arts. This program comes with an Educator Resource Packet that includes pre- and post-visit lessons and information.

Registration Details:

• Grades 4–9
• 2 hours (10:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-2:30 pm)
• Maximum class size 30 students
• Minimum of four chaperones required per program
• $100 per class
• The Museum can schedule up to 2 classes (60 students) at a time