This project will educate students, staff, and community about sustainable practices. Students and community volunteers will construct a 33' diameter, 850 square foot geodesic dome this spring. Construction of the geodesic dome will be a focal point to learning about forces, energy, structural integrity and public relations for the students. The geodesic dome provides a self-sustaining environment where we will learn "green" habits such as using alternative energies for heating, composting, plant growing, and recycling. All electrical items in the dome will be powered by solar energy. Compost waste will be provided by our school lunch waste. This will then be used to grow our own plants and vegetables. We want students to learn where their waste goes and how it can be used productively to produce food. Surrounding the geodesic dome will be an "education park" created by 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. This will most likely start fall of next year. Our goal with the education park is to share with students and community an inviting greenspace that educates individuals about indiginous Maine plant species and plants that represent our ethnic communities. Incorporated in the education park will be student artwork to represent who we are as a community.
