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Cayman Islands
Sponsored through a partnership with Disney Cruise Line and the Cayman Islands, Disney’s Environmentality Challenge is a fun way to turn everyday students into informed environmental heroes!
The two-part program consists of a Pledge (available to Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 classrooms) and a Class Project Competition (available to Year 6 classrooms only) that allows you to incorporate subjects like math, science and language arts into a learning experience that truly inspires young minds to get involved with protecting their environment.
Disney’s Environmentality Challenge is supported through partnerships with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Department of the Environment and Department of Education.
Students earn FREE PRIZES AND DISNEY GIFTS just for participating, and completing a project could win your class a special day of fun with Jiminy Cricket aboard the Disney Magic cruise ship!
Completing the project is as easy as 1, 2, 3...
Take the Environmentality Pledge!
Here's an easy, fun and interactive way to do something GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT and RECEIVE DISNEY’S ENVIRONMENTALITY CHALLENGE GIFTS FOR EVERY STUDENT IN YOUR CLASS.
Three Simple Steps
1. Enroll
Please fill out an entry form and turn it in to the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism by October 12th, 2007. You need to enroll this year even if you have enrolled in previous years. YOUR GIFTS AND PLEDGE CARDS WILL BE MAILED UPON RECEIPT OF THE ENTRY FORM.
2. Discuss
CONDCUT A DISCUSSION with your students about the importance of the environment and our responsibility for maintaining its healthy balance. See sample lesson in DEC Teacher Resource Guide Booklet.
3. Take the Pledge
Ask students to pledge three things he or she can do to help the environment. Pledges can be anything from turning off the water while brushing their teeth to collecting cans for recycling. Students write their pledge on the pledge form and take it home to share with friends and family.
Your adventure can stop here OR continue to Class Project Competition (Part 2)
Enter the Class Project Competition - YEAR 6 ONLY
The project is a whole class project. The topic is completely up to you and your class: the sky is the limit! Put the whammy on water pollution, compost like crazy, help reduce energy costs!! Select and issue, help your class dig deeply in the subject, and take action for improvement.
Three Simple Steps
1. Enroll
See Part I, Step I
2. Do the Project
Identify an issue, develop and conduct an action plan, evaluate results (See the DEC handbook for guidance, handy-hints and portfolio forms).
3. Submit
Assemble the class project portfolio and send it in by January 2008.
GRAND PRIZE for the best class Project! Enter the Class Project Competition! If your class is selected as the grand prize winner, you and your class will receive a special ceremony and day of fun onboard the Disney Magic cruise ship.
Class Project Rules and Regulations
1. Have Fun!
2. You must be a Year 6 class in the Cayman Islands. A maximum of 30 students per class. Multiple classes may not be combined. Separate entry form for each class.
3. Class project portfolio should be designed, created and written by students.
4. Repeat Rule #1
Year 6:
- Year 6 classes will choose a Class Project that addresses a real-world environmental issue. Students should develop an action plan with specific and realistic goals.
- Final project descriptions and support documents should be no more than 16 single-sided pages, including photos, news clippings and selected text. Videotapes may not exceed 5 minutes
- Judging Criteria: Class Projects will be reviewed by a panel of judges and evaluated against other Class Projects from the Cayman Islands. Winning projects will show the following:
- The project selected has benefits to the environment
- Creativity is evident - 'think outside the box'
- Clearly defined goals and objectives are realistic
- Project's outcome and benefit to the environment are identified
- Project is clear and complete, including evidence that students met their goals
Due Date:
All class entries must be received by October 12, 2007.
Disney’s Environmentality Challenge
c/o Patrice Donalds
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
Regatta Business Park
P.O. Box 67GT
Grand Cayman KY1-1102
Cayman Islands
345-949-0623
Use Content Standards in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
Use a variety of curricula standards in your environmental project that incorporate mathematics, science, language arts, visual and performing arts, and social studies. Provide the students with information and resources to help them develop a conceptual understanding of the environmental topic they select. Once the environmental topic is selected, you and your students should do the following:
- GO FOR A GOAL: Set one or more meaningful, challenging goals, and make sure they are realistic and measurable.
- Get Everyone Involved: Lead the way to get friends, family, other students and the community to join in your mission.
- Take Action: Once the goals are set, strive to accomplish them. Work as a team. Take things one step at a time. Above all, be proud of your accomplishments. You're making a difference!
- Measure up: Measure your project outcomes and benefits to the environment. Quantify what you have accomplished.
Prizes
Pledge Participants
All class members receive a specially designed Disney’s Environmentality Challenge gift to say "thanks for making an environmental pledge."
Class Project Competition Participants
By turning in a class project for judging, each student in the class and the teacher will receive a special gift.
Grand Prize Winners
The winning class will receive a special prize package, ceremony and luncheon onboard the Disney Magic cruise ship. It's a day of fun guaranteed to get your class excited about supporting the environment!
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