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  • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
    • OVERVIEW
    • Stormwater Quality
    • Water Management
    • Trash Amendment
    • Dry Weather Runoff
    • Teacher Certification
  • Partnerships
    • Industry
    • Community
  • About Us

Educational Programs

Following the model of the award-winning SWPPP Internship™ Program, BCK Programs continues to develop student internships to investigate and mitigate environmental challenges in the areas of renewable energy, lunch waste reduction, air quality and campus litter at their school sites. 

Year-long Internships

Benefits to Students
  • Train in relevant job skills in the science and engineering fields to perform tasks related to their site-specific projects.
  • Design and implement projects that have direct benefit to schools and cities.
  • Practice public speaking to adult​ audiences relevant to their project’s topic of study.
Benefits to Cities
  • Multiplies public education and outreach efforts
  • Engages future environmental leaders
  • Build a community of water quality advocates
  • Connects professionals to the next generation
Educational Benefits
  • Meets Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards
  • Engages students in data analysis, critical thinking, group collaboration and presentation
  • Offered in versions appropriate for students in upper elementary, middle and high school
Extensive Resources Included 
  • ​One-on-one training and site-specific support
  • A comprehensive program manual
  • All required materials for classroom activities and labs
Learn more about the SWPPP Internship™ Program or contact us. 

Action Plans

These applied science programs identify environmental issues for exploration in a shorter program following science and engineering practices that align with Next Generational Science Standards and Common Core standards. Topics include: 
  • Trash Amendment Action Plan
  • Dry Weather Runoff Action Plan
  • Organics & Food Waste

Teacher Certification

Teachers selected to instruct these award-winning environmental education programs receive hands-on training and professional certification.  Read more. 

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