Geothermal concepts integrated in public school curriculum

MANILA, Philippines - In support of its efforts to expand the use and development of renewable energy resources in the Philippines, Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings, Inc. (CGPHI) has been promoting the stewardship of geothermal energy resources among the youth in public schools. 

CGPHI hopes to accomplish this objective with the curriculum integration of geothermal energy concepts in public elementary and secondary schools in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) in Albay, Aquinas University of Legaspi and Aquinas University Foundation.

Initially launched in Cale Elementary School, Biyong Elementary School, and Naga National High School in Tiwi, Albay, the pilot Geothermal Education (GeoEd) project aims to educate and foster a deeper appreciation for clean energy sources among students.

The three-year GeoEd project applies the education concept of integrated curriculum webbing. Geothermal concepts like heat energy, steam production, geothermal process, health, safety, security, and environment have been integrated into basic education subjects like Math, Science, English, and Filipino.