Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School

Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School is a public, elementary school in Wichita, Kansas named after Kansas aviator Amelia Earhart. Situated on an 10acre site, a magnet school, it incorporates the District curriculum with an environmental education.Environmental educationAlthough the school has a standard curriculum, a lot of resources at the school are aimed at improving environmental awareness through the addition of numerous 'environmental' courses. These include looking at ecosystems including oceans, deserts, and grasslands. The school also uses field trips and outdoor experiences to enhance the environmental aspects of their courses. This includes lab studies, field trips and camping trips. The school also teaches the students recycling through a comprehensive recycling program. The school is also an OWLS (Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site) and is part of the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program.AwardsDuring the 1989-90 school year, Earhart Environmental Magnet Elementary School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive.