DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs
(NYSE:J) sets its sights on future climate change-makers with the
Butterfly Effect, its new Climate Change Education Program,
designed to inspire and inform elementary and primary school
students to make smart choices and positive impacts on climate
change.
As part of Jacobs' commitment to Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), the seven-year program
works with young people under 12-years old, for eight weeks each
year for seven years, giving them the information, knowledge and
understanding they need to consider sustainability in every
decision they make.
"In order to create a long-term and sustainable behavioral shift
toward climate change, we must engage, educate and embed those
traits early in our future generations, so they are inspired to do
things better," said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. "At Jacobs, STEAM and
sustainability are at the heart of our business – we are united in
growing our global approach to STEAM to create inclusive education
opportunities and support greater social value, inclusion,
diversity and equality."
Working with teachers, the Butterfly Effect covers eight themes
aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
Water, Plastics, Waste, Carbon,
Biodiversity, Food, Human Rights and Lives, and Jobs of the Future.
The topics are teacher-led and can be adapted to the needs of each
class. Activities are differentiated by age group and are flexible
enough to last anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes. Jacobs provides a
mentor to work with teachers throughout the topics and provide
insight into their experience working in STEAM.
Using this approach, the online program is designed to cover all
areas of the relevant curriculum of each region and is intended to
be delivered throughout the school summer term. Easy to follow,
themed and fully virtual activity sheets encourage fun learning and
teachers can tailor activities to suit different needs.
The Butterfly Effect involves the whole school community –
engaging parents through homework extension activities and
supporting teachers with the latest information and resources. It
deliberately drives inclusion by pairing schools from diverse
geographies and backgrounds. The classroom gains real life context
and relevance, while upskilling teachers in STEAM subjects and
climate change topics.
In the initial program roll-out, primary schools participated
from diverse urban and rural areas in U.K. cities, including
Glasgow, host to this year's 26th
UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). As Jacobs' primary core STEAM activity,
the Butterfly Effect is available as a resource for Jacobs' STEAM
ambassadors globally. For those affiliated with schools interested
in the Butterfly Effect, please contact Jacobs for more
information.
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by
solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities,
resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational
advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing,
turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for
good. With $14 billion in revenue and
a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full
spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical,
scientific and project delivery for the government and private
sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on
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