Sooan Kim is a student at Northfield Mount Hermon. She has demonstrated her commitment to environmental education through research recognition and community initiatives. As the founder of Evergreen Collective, she brings students and educators together to help younger generations understand and address climate challenges.
Recognition in STEM Research
Sooan received an Honourable Mention at the International Young Researchers’ Conference for her work in STEM. This recognition reflects her engagement with scientific learning and research.
Beyond this achievement, she has extended her interest in science into environmental education. Through her community initiatives, Sooan focuses on making climate-related topics more accessible to younger students.
Promoting Climate Education Through Evergreen Collective
As the founder of Evergreen Collective, Sooan organises fellow students to collaborate with Spring Forward, a student-led climate education organisation.
Together, they develop a curriculum that helps teachers guide younger students in understanding climate challenges. Their approach encourages active engagement rather than feelings of despair or helplessness.
Furthermore, Sooan works with local elementary and middle schools to introduce these educational materials. She builds on existing language service-learning programmes to help schools incorporate climate education into their activities.
Making Climate Learning Interactive
Sooan also brings climate education into practice during NMH Climate Action Week. She hosts classes where students explore environmental challenges through interactive activities.
One example is Climate Justice Monopoly, an activity designed to engage students with climate justice concepts. Through games and collaborative learning, students can discuss environmental issues in an accessible and participatory setting.
This approach helps younger learners connect classroom discussions with real-world climate challenges. It also encourages them to consider how environmental issues affect different communities.
Building a More Engaged Generation Through Climate Education
Sooan’s work demonstrates how student leadership can support environmental awareness and education. Through Evergreen Collective and its collaboration with Spring Forward, she helps create learning opportunities for younger students.
In addition, her partnerships with local schools allow climate education materials to reach broader communities. By combining curriculum development, interactive activities, and collaboration, Sooan encourages students to approach climate challenges with knowledge and engagement.
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