What’s special about ClimateQuest?
Each student will not only learn about climate issues and connect with college students but will become filmmakers as well. Additionally, students will make contact with college students already involved in the climate movement and have the opportunity to connect with students nationwide.
Why Climate Change? What difference can I make?
Youth across the country are already taking the lead in their communities to combat climate change. Nationally hundreds of colleges are joining in a nationwide campaign to make a real difference on the climate front. Colleges are increasingly in the forefront of this national effort.
Okay, I am concerned about climate change, but I still don’t know that much about it.
Don’t worry! In Climate Quest, you will learn from college professors who are experts in their field, college students already working on climate change solutions on their campuses, and from local policy makers and business leaders. On top of that, you will learn how to use video-reporting to tell stories about how climate change affects your lives, your favorite places, and your community.
I have never used a video camera.
You do not need to have any experience using video cameras or creating movies to take this class. If you do have video experience, your skills will be an asset and your professors will help you to further develop your skills.
Who can apply?
Pretty much any high school student entering Junior or Senior year in high school.
How do I apply?
Right now, four universities across the country offer this program:
Western Washington University, July 13-18, 2008, contact Debbie Gibbons, youth@wwu.edu
University of Washington, July 13-19, 2008, contact the Burke Museum Education Office, burked@u.washington.edu, download the flyer here
American University, Dates TBD, contact Sarah Menke-Fish, smenke@American.edu
How much does it cost?
That depends on the school. Plus every school that participated this past summer offered scholarships to exceptional students who need a hand financially
Can students get college credit?
Yes, but again, each school handles credits separately. Last summer all participating universities offered credits.