Here is the 1st challenge for all 4-H volunteers and youth who are interested in helping to design Planet 4-H. Please take time to think about this program, and jot down some ideas to bring with you to the next 4-H Go Green Meeting, February 7, 2010, 1pm at the Sanilac County MSU Extension office (37 Austin Street, Sandusky, MI):
Go Green! Planet 4-H Design Plan:
Sanilac Country 4-H in conjunction with Michigan State University has commissioned you to develop this site located on Lake Huron in Sanilac County, Michigan. The site is relatively undeveloped and was chosen for its natural features. The features consist of a hilly topography, heavily wooded, Lake Front property with a large raven bisecting it. The design youth team must develop both the site and building, incorporating sustainable design while addressing drought resistant landscaping, perennials, native species, bio-diversity, water conservation, soil erosion, wave power, wind power, solar power, electric cars/machinery - and much more.
The intent of this project is to develop the following program while having a minimal impact to the existing site and its natural features. The following items must be provided in your design:
1). 7000 sq ft. Go Green Research Facilities and Visitors Center
Including:
3000 sq. ft. Research Facilities:
i.e. laboratory for testing plant, soil and other natural resources.
Laboratory
Storage Room
Two Restrooms
Lab tech Office
Conference Room
Two Class Rooms
10’x12’ over head door and service entrance for deliveries.
4000 sq. ft. Visitors Center:
Center to display bio-diversity ideas, conservations techniques, wave, wind and solar design. This partition of the facilities would be open to the general public.
Large display area
Two Restrooms
Curator office
Conference Room
Storage Room
200 seat Auditorium
1000 gallon fresh water Aquarium
Sales Area
Staff lounge. This is shared with research facilities.
Mechanical Room
2). Provide a main entry from the existing North Lakeshore Road. The drive must accommodatetwo way traffic movements and be twenty-five feet wide.
3). Provide a parking area that will accommodate for One hundred cars. The buildings, walkways and parking area must meet handicap standards and promote for safe pedestrian movement. A handicap ramp built form renewable recourses connecting the main building to the Lake shore.
4). Provide a 3000 sq. ft. Livestock building. This structure must accommodate for a wide verity of livestock. Innovative ways for promoting a health livestock environment should be incorporated in the design of this structure.
5). Provide a one acre food plot to grow a verity of plants. This will be an outdoor area and will feature organic growing techniques.
Additional Notes:
All supporting utilities, i.e. electricity, water, heating and cooling, for this project will be produced on site by means of natural, clean renewable recourses.
All waste produced on site shall be recycled and reused on site.
You will be furnished with a scaled site plan that highlights the existing features.
The completed project will include a completed 3-D architectural model scaled at 1” = 10’, schematic design display boards, a power point presentation, and a video.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sanilac County Go Green! Planet 4-H Project
Video introducing the Sanilac County Go Green! Planet 4-H Project featuring a Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) project. Go Green! Planet 4-H provides a real-life opportunity for 4-H youth and volunteers to learn more about alternative energy, including biofuels, wind energy, solar power, geothermal energy, tidal power, and designing a "green" building site. The end-result will be an architectural model (rather than an actual building), and youth will have an opportunity to work with a local architect, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, local schools, as well as other key community members and organizations to complete the project.
4-H National Youth Science Day 2009 Highlights from Across the Country
Here are some of the highlights from National Youth Science Day being celebrated across the country.
Professional hockey players Put Global Warming On Ice
Professional hockey players throughout the NHL have signed on to the NHLPA Carbon Neutral Challenge. They're playing it cool along with the David Suzuki Foundation.
Energy Saving Tips from David Suzuki
David Suzuki has a few simple suggestions to save energy and be better to the planet. For more tips on how you can make a difference visit http://www.DavidSuzuki.org/...
Join David Suzuki's Nature Challenge
Join David Suzuki's Nature Challenge by visiting http://www.davidsuzuki.org! Learn about the 10 most effective things you can do to protect nature.
World-Renowned Environmental Scientist
3-min version of an hour-long documentary, featuring world-renowned environmental scientist Dr. David Suzuki. This is a must-see film! Produced by Avanti Pictures Corp at avantipics.com
Mobility 2088:
4-H youth have been leading innovation for more than 100 years. Ever since the dawn of man mobility has been central to our growth and freedom as a civilization. There have always been places to go, and people to see, greener pastures and bluer skies, and undiscovered lands. But what about the future of mobility? Here Honda asks some of the great thinkers of our generation how they think people will get around in 80 years. From the hope of hydrogen to the dream of space exploration, these futurists, scientists, artists, and forward thinkers ponder the possibilities of future transportation. The Sanilac county 4-H Green Squad is looking at ways to improve mobility using sustainable alternative energies. With their help, the next 100 years will be even brighter than the last. Watch and see if you’re ready for the surprises the experts are predicting.
Kick Out The Ladder:
What happens when you get beyond your comfort zone? 4-H with it's mission of making the better best, encourages youth to stretch their abilities. Honda invites you to discover the meaning of the inspirational metaphor – Kick Out The Ladder - that has helped impossible dreams come true. Join their cinematic journey and unearth this unique way of advancing – from Honda associates who have kicked out the ladder, as well as those who have achieved success as a result of it.
Failure the Secret To Success:
Failure. The mere thought can paralyze even the most heroic thinkers and keep great ideas off the drawing board. But is failing all that bad? In 4-H we teach youth that there is really no such thing as failure. This video gives more insight from the mishaps of Honda racers, designers, and engineers. It teaches us more about how professionals draw upon failure to help them succeed. From poor color choices to blown race engines, these risk taking individuals provide an honest look at what most people fear most. Watch the film to learn more about the upside of failure.
Racing Against Time
Whether you’re getting a project ready for spring achievement, turning in a state award, or getting your livestock ready for fair - 4-H has lots of deadlines. Do deadlines cause more stress than motivation? Or is your best thinking done under time pressure? In this video, experts in professional sports, racing, engineering, entertainment, and the environment consider the value of deadlines, competition, and teamwork. Students participating in the Go Green! Planet 4-H project are learning real life lessons about meeting deadlines. Are you a person who loves or hates deadlines? Learn more here:
4-H Youth Have Been Innovators For More Than 100 Years
For more than 100 years 4-H has been an organization that believes in the power of dreams. Recently, while looking for materials that would inspire the Sanilac County 4-H Green Squad as they begin construction of the Planet 4-H architectural model, I discovered Honda's Dream the Impossible documentary series. As it turns out, the Honda car company is a company founded by a dreamer.
Over the past year, the Sanilac County 4-H Green Squad have done the necessary work to learn more about biofuels, wind energy, solar power, and fuel cell cars. Their innovative spirits have allowed them to continue forging ahead despite difficulties, obstacles, and challenges. Like the dreamers in these videos, they believe in a promising future, and are willing to take risks to make it happen.
Green Squad, as we begin Go Green! Planet 4-H construction, I’m counting on being surprised! When I think of the next 100 years, I am confident that they will be even brighter because our youth weren’t afraid to take the risks associated with success. Remember what Thomas Edison said, “I never failed – it just didn’t work 10,000 times”.
Over the past year, the Sanilac County 4-H Green Squad have done the necessary work to learn more about biofuels, wind energy, solar power, and fuel cell cars. Their innovative spirits have allowed them to continue forging ahead despite difficulties, obstacles, and challenges. Like the dreamers in these videos, they believe in a promising future, and are willing to take risks to make it happen.
Green Squad, as we begin Go Green! Planet 4-H construction, I’m counting on being surprised! When I think of the next 100 years, I am confident that they will be even brighter because our youth weren’t afraid to take the risks associated with success. Remember what Thomas Edison said, “I never failed – it just didn’t work 10,000 times”.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Go Green! Planet 4-H Design Plan
Here is the 1st challenge for all 4-H volunteers and youth who are interested in helping to design Planet 4-H. Please take time to think about this program, and jot down some ideas to bring with you to the next 4-H Go Green Meeting, February 7, 2010, 1pm at the Sanilac County MSU Extension office (37 Austin Street, Sandusky, MI):
Go Green! Planet 4-H Design Plan:
Sanilac Country 4-H in conjunction with Michigan State University has commissioned you to develop this site located on Lake Huron in Sanilac County, Michigan. The site is relatively undeveloped and was chosen for its natural features. The features consist of a hilly topography, heavily wooded, Lake Front property with a large raven bisecting it. The design youth team must develop both the site and building, incorporating sustainable design while addressing drought resistant landscaping, perennials, native species, bio-diversity, water conservation, soil erosion, wave power, wind power, solar power, electric cars/machinery - and much more.
The intent of this project is to develop the following program while having a minimal impact to the existing site and its natural features. The following items must be provided in your design:
1). 7000 sq ft. Go Green Research Facilities and Visitors Center
Including:
3000 sq. ft. Research Facilities:
i.e. laboratory for testing plant, soil and other natural resources.
Laboratory
Storage Room
Two Restrooms
Lab tech Office
Conference Room
Two Class Rooms
10’x12’ over head door and service entrance for deliveries.
4000 sq. ft. Visitors Center:
i.e. Center to display bio-diversity ideas, conservations techniques, wave, wind and solar design. This partition of the facilities would be open to the general public.
Large display area
Two Restrooms
Curator office
Conference Room
Storage Room
200 seat Auditorium
1000 gallon fresh water Aquarium
Sales Area
Staff lounge. This is shared with research facilities.
Mechanical Room
2). Provide a main entry from the existing North Lakeshore Road. The drive must accommodatetwo way traffic movements and be twenty-five feet wide.
3). Provide a parking area that will accommodate for One hundred cars. The buildings, walkways and parking area must meet handicap standards and promote for safe pedestrian movement. A handicap ramp built form renewable recourses connecting the main building to the Lake shore.
4). Provide a 3000 sq. ft. Livestock building. This structure must accommodate for a wide verity of livestock. Innovative ways for promoting a health livestock environment should be incorporated in the design of this structure.
5). Provide a one acre food plot to grow a verity of plants. This will be an outdoor area and will feature organic growing techniques.
Additional Notes:
All supporting utilities, i.e. electricity, water, heating and cooling, for this project will be produced on site by means of natural, clean renewable recourses.
All waste produced on site shall be recycled and reused on site.
You will be furnished with a scaled site plan that highlights the existing features.
The completed project will include a completed 3-D architectural model scaled at 1” = 10’, schematic design display boards, a power point presentation, and a video.
Go Green! Planet 4-H Design Plan:
Sanilac Country 4-H in conjunction with Michigan State University has commissioned you to develop this site located on Lake Huron in Sanilac County, Michigan. The site is relatively undeveloped and was chosen for its natural features. The features consist of a hilly topography, heavily wooded, Lake Front property with a large raven bisecting it. The design youth team must develop both the site and building, incorporating sustainable design while addressing drought resistant landscaping, perennials, native species, bio-diversity, water conservation, soil erosion, wave power, wind power, solar power, electric cars/machinery - and much more.
The intent of this project is to develop the following program while having a minimal impact to the existing site and its natural features. The following items must be provided in your design:
1). 7000 sq ft. Go Green Research Facilities and Visitors Center
Including:
3000 sq. ft. Research Facilities:
i.e. laboratory for testing plant, soil and other natural resources.
Laboratory
Storage Room
Two Restrooms
Lab tech Office
Conference Room
Two Class Rooms
10’x12’ over head door and service entrance for deliveries.
4000 sq. ft. Visitors Center:
i.e. Center to display bio-diversity ideas, conservations techniques, wave, wind and solar design. This partition of the facilities would be open to the general public.
Large display area
Two Restrooms
Curator office
Conference Room
Storage Room
200 seat Auditorium
1000 gallon fresh water Aquarium
Sales Area
Staff lounge. This is shared with research facilities.
Mechanical Room
2). Provide a main entry from the existing North Lakeshore Road. The drive must accommodatetwo way traffic movements and be twenty-five feet wide.
3). Provide a parking area that will accommodate for One hundred cars. The buildings, walkways and parking area must meet handicap standards and promote for safe pedestrian movement. A handicap ramp built form renewable recourses connecting the main building to the Lake shore.
4). Provide a 3000 sq. ft. Livestock building. This structure must accommodate for a wide verity of livestock. Innovative ways for promoting a health livestock environment should be incorporated in the design of this structure.
5). Provide a one acre food plot to grow a verity of plants. This will be an outdoor area and will feature organic growing techniques.
Additional Notes:
All supporting utilities, i.e. electricity, water, heating and cooling, for this project will be produced on site by means of natural, clean renewable recourses.
All waste produced on site shall be recycled and reused on site.
You will be furnished with a scaled site plan that highlights the existing features.
The completed project will include a completed 3-D architectural model scaled at 1” = 10’, schematic design display boards, a power point presentation, and a video.
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