Better World Day 2024
The 4th annual BWD, better than ever before!
Each year, all ILHS students plan and implement their own projects to make the world a better place, whether that means the school, their city, or the whole world.
Better World Day allows our students to draw on and discover their passions and skills, and to use their creativity, skills and talents to make their communities a better place.
The day (May 22nd 2024) is filled with student-led presentations of their projects or topics, product demonstrations, inspiring activities and booths, and more!
BWD Work Days:
[Last updated 3/21]
Any Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during Perseverance Times are great work time opportunities.
The following Wednesdays have planned BWD Work time in Flex A and/or Flex B:
March 20th
March 27th
April 24th
April 31st
May 15th
FAQ:
Q: Should we work on BWD outside of school?
A: YES! Unless you are using most Perseverance Times to work on BWD, you will need time out of school to work on your project! You can also utilize the Study Halls after school or local libraries, Zulu's, local cafe's, as good meeting places.
Q: Can I use PT to work on BWD?
A: YES! PT is a great time to work on BWD with your group.
BWD Timeline:
[typing this out is in-progress. please check this document for more information, and KEEP IN MIND that the information may change]
Empathize
"Bug List" and asking questions and observing to learn about the problems around us that need to be solved to make it a better world.
Wed. January 31st - Introduction of BWD and creating Bug List in PT. Flex A and B are lessons about BWD.
Wed. Feb 7th - Sharing bug lists with peers and complete problem declaration form.
Thu. Feb 8th - PT BWD Focus
Wed. Feb 14th - Fall in love with your BWD Problem: Commit to a problem and begin empathizing
Fri. Mar 1st - Group paperwork due (Neon Pink sheet)
Ideate
3/20 - BWD Work Time:
PT - Option
Flex A - Option
Flex B-
BWD Project Coaches
We saw a need for more dedication to student support and decided to use our project experience to help students succeed in BWD!
What are BWD Project Coaches?
BWD Project Coaches are a student-led and student-centered group with the goal of ensuring everyone's BWD projects succeed and that all students feel they had the resources, information, and skills needed to achieve their goals!
How can we help?
Help you find a project that you are passionate about
Guide groups through making timelines, to-do lists, and brainstorming, to ensure you reach your goals and on time
Find resources and use share our networks to help you connect with outside resources and professionals
Help you get through a challenge or stuck point
Keep you accountable for completing your work on time and following through on your plans
Answer your questions about BWD
Review professional emails or give you writing advice
Provide constructive feedback to help you make your project the best it can be
When Do We Check In?
We go around and check-in on projects during Wednesday work times, but if you would like to meet with a project coach outside of this work time, in person or online, fill out this form or email us at ilhsbwd@nsd.org! Or just find us in the halls during school! We are happy to help any time.
BWD Project Coach Contacts
General Questions: ilhsbwd@nsd.org
Victoria T: 1089413@apps.nsd.org
Sarah Z: 1095261@apps.nsd.org
Newt: 1108792@apps.nsd.org
Ms. Maddy: mstorr@apps.nsd.org
Aiden: 1117228@apps.nsd.org
Nathan C: 1108171@apps.nsd.org
Quincy: 2002132@apps.nsd.org
Mr. Morgan: kmorgan@nsd.org
This Year's BWD Projects
[Last Updated: 3/21/24]
Car Restoration
Changes to BWD
Contraceptives + Sexual Resources @ ILHS
Culture Week
Custom AI
Disability Awareness
Electric Wheelchair
Elementary School Volunteer
Enviromental Science Educational Video Game
Esports Charity Stream
FBLA at our School
First Aid Seminar
Getting Bikes for Mountain Bike Team
Greenhouse Project
High School Dating 101
Homelessness
ILHS Student Lounge
ILHS Student-to-Student Mental Health Support
Improving Mental Health at ILHS
Informing Studnets about Academic Opportunties
March for Climate!
Mental Health in Hockey
Miserable Makeup
Mononykus & More
Mushroom Quest Continued
Nature Crafting with Elementary Kids
Navigating Running Start at ILHS
Operation Doggies
physical improvment club
Poisonous Hemlock Removal
Preperation for Growing Up
Pro-Pig (Anti Factory Farming)
Public Education on Invasive Species in the Coastal PNW
Rashie and Josie Bird Call
school supplies for cuba
Schoology QOL
Sliding Chairs
Social Stigma around MH awareness
Starry Knights
Students Questioning Authorities (SQA)
Survival and Self Defense Class
Tackling Light Pollution through Street Lamps
TBD 1
TBD 2
Team CHEETOES
Team JENC
The Monthly Mention
The Raven's Emporium
The Scrunclies
The Volunteers
Trash in Oceans
Trebuchet
Urmie Wormie
BWD Lessons and Resources
[slides and documents are only accessible with @apps.nsd.org accounts. If you need to access an item but do not have this type of account, please email ilhsbwd@nsd.org]
Better World Day at ILHS 2023
