Young Solar Neighbors
Empowering Young Minds with Renewable Energy Awareness
Young Solar Neighbors delivers an age-appropriate, interactive, and engaging renewable energy curriculum to students in grades K-4 at schools in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck.
NEWCC partnered with Dr. Shawn Forman to develop Exploring Renewable Energy- A Workbook for Young Solar Neighbors. By introducing children to the topic of renewable energy and exploring concepts such as solar and wind energy, the workbook sparks curiosity and empowers children to become the next generation of innovators and advocates for a cleaner, more sustainable planet.
We have begun rolling this curriculum out in classrooms, and it has been AMAZING to see how young learners shine as they begin to grasp why renewable is so critically important!
Teaching young children about the importance of clean energy instills environmental awareness early, fostering a sustainable mindset crucial for addressing global challenges and ensuring a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.
Click here to learn more about why teaching our kids about renewable energy is more important than ever.
Want this program to light up your school too? Reach out to shelia@wnuc.org and let’s make it happen!
Community Impact
500+ Households Wired
Providing Internet access in the North End, Highland Park, and Hamtramck
3,000 Served
Monthly providing emergency food and services to families in 48202, 48203 & 48211
41.5+ metric tons of carbon offset
Our solar power work is offsetting impact on our environment each year
300,000+ Listeners
Potential radio audience listeners on air and online
