RICHMOND - Students in states served by
Planting trees is a proven way to help reduce carbon dioxide and help the environment. The seedlings will be shipped to participants in time for
For the first time, this year's program includes a STEM Lesson Plan Contest, designed to showcase educators who are developing creative STEM learning tools to teach students about the science of trees:
STEM Lesson Plan Contest: Educators are invited to submit an original, creative STEM-based lesson plan about trees that will be judged for inclusion in the Project Plant It! Educator's Guide in 2021. To be eligible, lesson plans must focus on Science, Technology, Math or Engineering aspects of trees and their benefits to the environment. The deadline for entering the STEM Lesson Plan contest is
'Project Plant It! brings STEM subjects to life for students of all ages and we are excited about inviting educators to share their passion for STEM learning with our program,' said
The Educator Resources page of the Project Plant It! website provides an instructional toolbox that includes an Educator's Guide with 12 lesson plans, three educational online games created for grade levels K-4, 5-8, and 9-12, the Redbud Care Guide, a classroom poster, a participation certificate, a tree reading list, and lots of outdoor learning activities for students to enjoy with their classmates and families.
Fast Facts about Project Plant It!
Project Plant It! was established by
The tree seedlings are grown and shipped to participants in April by the
From 2007 to 2020, more than 650,000 tree seedlings will have been distributed to children in states where
According to the
About the
Nearly 7.5 million customers in 18 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from
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Email: Audrey.L.Cannon@dominionenergy.com
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