LARN LAB: Environmental Education Program White Paper and Technical Report

The Larn Lab program requires at least 16 months of youth participation for enrichment, observational research and equipment training. During this timeline, student stewardship is applied towards data collection and generating AI bands that are used for student presentations and research reports. Successful Larn Lab implementation should significantly improve student engagement for the following: technology operation for more than general common core computer use; simplified environmental awareness of elemental deficiencies found in community ecology; ability to communicate environmental concerns and identify unusual ecological patterns to adults and educators; safely engage and operate AI and tech-based apps for school assignments, presentations, and responsible communication; quantify State and Local environmental data by utilizing student action research. At the end of the 16 month timeline, participating student outcomes should result in improved knowledge and increased understanding of Larn Lab’s engagement with sustainability technology and cultural methods.