III. Proposal
Objectives:
* Decide who writes each part of the proposal, by when, via what process
* Write and submit a comprehensive proposal of action steps, rooted in your research, the class would like to take on behalf of improving the school's sustainability profile.
* Design and deliver a live presentation of your proposal to the school board
During the Proposal phase your class will create, submit, and present a persuasive proposal to your school board, asking the board for permission to take specific actions to help the school operate more sustainably.
Your successful completion of the Research phase has earned you a new round of FREE UNLIMITED SUPPORT from a WT Teaching Assistant during this Proposal phase. First, you will need to use what you learned from your research to convince your school board to approve your plan for improving your school’s sustainability practices.
Similarly, your successful completion of this Proposal phase will earn you a new round of FREE UNLIMITED SUPPORT from a WT Teaching Assistant during the final phase, Action.
This link describes all the criteria for participating in the Proposal phase of “Wild Treasures: Sustainability, Naturally”.
Overview of Proposal Phase
(1) Figure out what actions you want to take that will apply what you learned from your research that you can put into effect before the end of the school year.
(2) Write and submit a proposal following the proposal guidelines topersuade your school board to support your researched backed action plan. Include an Action Budget detailing the services and supplies you would need to turn the proposal into action. Submit your written proposal to the school board at least one week before you are scheduled to make a live presentation. Submit to your WT Teaching Assistant a copy of your “Proposal for Sustainability Action” and a signed “Proposal Submission Verification” form confirming the school board's receipt of the proposal.
(3) Present to School Board. Be sure to get on the Board's agenda at least a month before you want to present. Prepare, rehearse, rehearse again. Know your stuff so well you don't need to use cue cards.
(4) Submit Proposal Presentation Verification to your WT Teaching Assistant.
Have the school board sign a form verifying your presentation date and time.
* Decide who writes each part of the proposal, by when, via what process
* Write and submit a comprehensive proposal of action steps, rooted in your research, the class would like to take on behalf of improving the school's sustainability profile.
* Design and deliver a live presentation of your proposal to the school board
During the Proposal phase your class will create, submit, and present a persuasive proposal to your school board, asking the board for permission to take specific actions to help the school operate more sustainably.
Your successful completion of the Research phase has earned you a new round of FREE UNLIMITED SUPPORT from a WT Teaching Assistant during this Proposal phase. First, you will need to use what you learned from your research to convince your school board to approve your plan for improving your school’s sustainability practices.
Similarly, your successful completion of this Proposal phase will earn you a new round of FREE UNLIMITED SUPPORT from a WT Teaching Assistant during the final phase, Action.
This link describes all the criteria for participating in the Proposal phase of “Wild Treasures: Sustainability, Naturally”.
Overview of Proposal Phase
(1) Figure out what actions you want to take that will apply what you learned from your research that you can put into effect before the end of the school year.
(2) Write and submit a proposal following the proposal guidelines topersuade your school board to support your researched backed action plan. Include an Action Budget detailing the services and supplies you would need to turn the proposal into action. Submit your written proposal to the school board at least one week before you are scheduled to make a live presentation. Submit to your WT Teaching Assistant a copy of your “Proposal for Sustainability Action” and a signed “Proposal Submission Verification” form confirming the school board's receipt of the proposal.
(3) Present to School Board. Be sure to get on the Board's agenda at least a month before you want to present. Prepare, rehearse, rehearse again. Know your stuff so well you don't need to use cue cards.
(4) Submit Proposal Presentation Verification to your WT Teaching Assistant.
Have the school board sign a form verifying your presentation date and time.
Lessons Learned from Past Participants
Past participants have taught us a number of lessons we would like to pass onto you.
Be sure to describe in detail how your proposed actions and the research on which they are based relate to one or more of the 5 big concepts introduced at the Challenge Trail: waste, exponential power, cycling, feedback loops, and entropy. To do this well, you will need to describe the related concepts in your own words, and tie them explicitly to your proposed actions. The strongest proposals are ones that can connect one's research, and proposal to the 5 big ideas introduced during the Challenge phase.
Be sure to describe in detail how your proposed actions and the research on which they are based relate to one or more of the 5 big concepts introduced at the Challenge Trail: waste, exponential power, cycling, feedback loops, and entropy. To do this well, you will need to describe the related concepts in your own words, and tie them explicitly to your proposed actions. The strongest proposals are ones that can connect one's research, and proposal to the 5 big ideas introduced during the Challenge phase.
Ideas for How to Proceed
During the Proposal phase, you should work in groups of 2-3 students maximum. Here are some ideas on how to proceed:
1. Brainstorm in small groups a list of actions you think your class can take between now and the end of the school year to improve your school’s sustainability practices. Make sure your brainstorm is informed by what you learned from your research and the Challenge Trail. Share your best ideas with your entire class. Then decide as a whole group which actions are feasible and desirable.
3. Review the “Proposal Guidelines" and samples, if available.
4. Create subgroups to lead the development of the various parts to writing a proposal, including a very thorough and complete budget.
5. Create opportunities for all the groups to check in with each other, to offer help and to coordinate their efforts.
6. Get your class on the school board’s agenda to present your proposal at least a month in advance of your presentation.
1. Brainstorm in small groups a list of actions you think your class can take between now and the end of the school year to improve your school’s sustainability practices. Make sure your brainstorm is informed by what you learned from your research and the Challenge Trail. Share your best ideas with your entire class. Then decide as a whole group which actions are feasible and desirable.
3. Review the “Proposal Guidelines" and samples, if available.
4. Create subgroups to lead the development of the various parts to writing a proposal, including a very thorough and complete budget.
5. Create opportunities for all the groups to check in with each other, to offer help and to coordinate their efforts.
6. Get your class on the school board’s agenda to present your proposal at least a month in advance of your presentation.