Active learning can be a powerful tool for teaching all subjects. However, some elementary schools in the Worcester school district lack the resources for active learning in science. In this project we evaluate the potential use of a bioshelter (a type of greenhouse) to be used as an active learning site for two Worcester schools: Chandler Elementary Community School and Jacob Hiatt Magnet School. - In order to make the bioshelter functional, we evaluate the climate and heating systems necessary to maintain a temperate interior space. Drawing on a variety of secondary sources, focus groups with educators, and interviews with owners and designers of bioshelters, we assess climate and heating systems for the bioshelter, as well as its usability as an educational resource.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Vien, Aaron Michael
• Lane, Jeremy Edward
• Chang, Eric
• Sullivan, Brendan Andrew

Subject

• Energy
• Learning
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-053116-114157

Keyword

• Interdisciplinary approach in education
• Agriculture
• Education, Elementary

Advisor

• Hersh, Robert
• Rosbach, Derren
• Stoddard, Elisabeth Anne

Year

• 2016

Center

• Sustainable Food Systems Project Center - IQP
• Farm Stay Project Center (Massachusetts) - IQP

Sponsor

• Worcester Common Ground

Date created

• 2016-05-31

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-08-09