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2024 1st Prize Winners
Energy Efficiency
Team Member(s):
Kelly Cooke, Satsha Benitez
Project Title:
Watts Up!
School:
DeAnza Middle School
Teacher:
Elaine Theurer
Project Description:
"Watts Up" proposed to cut energy use at home by replacing energy-intensive devices. They discovered that their AC unit accounted for 44.5% of their energy consumption, posing both financial and environmental challenges. Research led them to advocate for substituting AC with ceiling fans, aiming to reduce both energy consumption and cost. They designed an information sheet and presented their proposal to neighbors, friends, and family, advocating for energy and cost savings.
Waste Reduction
Team Member(s):
Justin W., William H., Beckett S., Liam B.
Project Title:
The Spork Situation
School:
Foothill Tech High School
Teacher:
Emily Hunt
Project Description:
Justin, William, Beckett, and Liam proposed to reduce plastic waste on campus by changing the distribution methods of sporks. Their waste audit revealed over 30 sporks and packaging littered around Foothill at any given time. To tackle this, they propose ditching spork packaging and extra utensils. Their solution is a new spork dispenser which they 3D modeled themselves, cutting packaging waste and unused straws and napkins. They'll spread the word through social media and school posters.
Water Conservation
Team Member(s):
Olivia Mowad, Merric Bayless, Rihanna Samples, Kieran Buxton
Project Title:
Water Fountain Woes
School:
Foothill Tech High School
Teacher:
Emily Hunt
Project Description:Olivia, Merric, Rihanna, and Keiran aimed to reduce plastic water bottle use by investigating underutilized water fountains. Student polls revealed that most students bring water bottles from home but don't refill them at fountains due to concerns about taste and cleanliness. After testing pH and bacteria for water fountain quality, they decided on installing two "Flowater" stations to improve taste and reduce bacteria levels. They plan to fundraise and use posters to garner support and communicate their plan throughout the school.
Matilija Dam Outreach Campaign
2024 1st Prize Winners Matilija Dam Outreach "Paint the River"
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Team Member(s):
Rey Brookes, Harper Thorn
Project Title:
Paint the River
School:
Buena High School
Teacher:
Michael Yorke
Project Description:
The Dam Good Influencers want to increase knowledge and awareness of the benefits of removing the Matilija Dam through the use of social media by 25%. The team created a survey with general questions on the dam and their results showed that the audience answered 50% of the questions correctly. The team then created social media campaigns using Instagram informational posts and Tiktok videos. After showing their educational media to their audience, they collect a post-survey and found that they answered 90% of the questions correctly, therefore, successfully increasing the awareness and knowledge of their audience.
Sample Project Videos
Videos for the EECCOA Challenge are meant to help judges understand your project proposal by giving them additional details, and relevant images and film of your school campus. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to explain your project first hand. Your video should include the information from your presentation and workbook that is important to understand your proposal. The purpose of your video is to explain your project well, convey why it should be implemented, and why you should win! Plus, you can show your creativity and entertain them at the same time.
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