- What is Learning Lab?
- How can I tell whether a Learning Lab lesson is aligned to learning standards?
- What is the average length of lessons found on Learning Lab?
- In what languages are Learning Lab lessons available?
- How can I access the Learning Lab platform?
- What content is included in the Learning Lab subscription, and how often is new content added?
- Can I download videos posted on Learning Lab for offline viewing?
- Are continuing education credits or certificates of completion for Learning Lab lessons available?
- How can a person or organization contribute content to the Learning Lab platform?
- Does USGBC provide sustainability curriculum for elementary and middle school?
What is Learning Lab?
Learning Lab is USGBC’s online education platform for high school teachers to find a suite of green building curricula and resources that support workforce development for students. Learning Lab provides teachers and school leaders with a comprehensive, project- and STEM-based curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), encouraging student leadership, sustainability literacy, career exploration, and real-world action. Learn more.
How can I tell whether a Learning Lab lesson is aligned to learning standards?
Most lessons in Learning Lab are aligned to at least one relevant learning standard. On a lesson page, the information is under the "Assess" tab.
On the Learning Lab page, you can view a chart of all Common Core State Standards and all Next Generation Science Standards, supported by lessons in the Learning Lab catalog.
What is the average length of lessons found on Learning Lab?
Lessons in the Learning Lab catalog generally range from 0.5 to 3.5 hours, oftentimes split into multiple class periods.
In what languages are Learning Lab lessons available?
Lessons are currently available in English and Spanish. There are drop-down filters available on the left side of the Learning Lab catalog for both languages.
How can I access the Learning Lab platform?
Learning Lab is free to access and does not require a subscription. Select content may be available for purchase, but most of the content is free to access. A free USGBC account is needed to access the content.
What content is included in the Learning Lab subscription, and how often is new content added?
The Learning Lab subscription contains more than 100 lessons and teaching resources in English and Spanish that support a sustainable future... and is growing. We will continue to add new content to this platform in the future. Browse content.
Can I download videos posted on Learning Lab for offline viewing?
Most videos can be downloaded for offline viewing, but check with the video services directly for instructions on how to do so: YouTube and Vimeo.
Are continuing education credits or certificates of completion for Learning Lab lessons available?
Most content on Learning Lab is curriculum designed to be taught to high school students, although the platform also includes some professional development and teacher training content, which is either available for CE or includes certificates of completion.
How can a person or organization contribute content to the Learning Lab platform?
USGBC seeks to add more content to the Learning Lab platform on an ongoing basis and welcomes content contributions from qualified and reputable education providers. Learning Lab content should provide skills and knowledge development that directly support student workforce development and career exploration. Activities that teach students how to do something, encourage student leadership, provide career connections, and support experiential learning are encouraged.
If you are interested in providing content for the Learning Lab platform, contact us.
Does USGBC provide sustainability curriculum for elementary and middle school?
Learning Lab has a few lessons for elementary and middle school related to our Fundamentals by LEED Lab program, but otherwise, all content is intended for high school audiences. USGBC's sustainability curriculum page provides a listing of sustainability curriculum providers with links to their platforms, where educators can find resources for additional grade levels.